Saudi Arabia's Citizen Account Program today deposited SAR 3.1 billion in October support into the accounts of beneficiaries whose applications are complete. More than 9.9 million beneficiaries and dependents met the eligibility criteria in this payment, the program's one hundred and seventh.
Abdullah Al-Hajri, the program's Director General of Communication, said total payments to beneficiaries since the program was launched have exceeded SAR 293 billion, including SAR 2.9 billion paid as compensation for previous payments.
He explained that 72% of beneficiaries received support in this payment, and that the average support per household reached SAR 1,469.
According to Al-Hajri, more than two million heads of household benefited from this payment, representing 84%, while the number of dependents exceeded 7.5 million.
