{"id":54264,"date":"2026-04-06T23:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=54264"},"modified":"2026-04-06T23:34:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:34:17","slug":"saudi-citizen-account-program-extended-through-2026-to-support-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/saudi-citizen-account-program-extended-through-2026-to-support-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Citizen Account Program Extended Through 2026 to Support Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Royal Order Extends Program Until End of Year<\/h2>\n<p>The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has directed the extension of the Citizen Account Program until the end of 2026. This decision reflects the leadership commitment to supporting citizens and mitigating the direct and indirect impacts of various economic reforms.<\/p>\n<p>This extension builds upon the successes achieved by the program since its launch, targeting the redirection of government support to meet the needs of Saudi families through an approach that ensures high efficiency in delivering support to eligible categories.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Objectives and Operational Mechanism<\/h2>\n<p>The Citizen Account Program works to protect Saudi families from the expected impact of economic reforms by providing support in cash form transferred directly to eligible beneficiaries registered bank accounts. The program aims to encourage rational consumption and ensure government benefits reach eligible categories in the optimal manner.<\/p>\n<p>The extension also includes additional support provided to beneficiaries, reflecting the continued attention to citizen welfare and ensuring living stability amid the economic transformations witnessed by the Kingdom.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Achievements and Positive Impact<\/h2>\n<p>Since its launch, millions of citizens have benefited from the Citizen Account Program, which has contributed to achieving family stability and supporting purchasing power. The program is considered a successful model in restructuring government support in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible authorities confirm the continued work on developing the program and improving its mechanisms to ensure support reaches those who deserve it, with a focus on transparency and efficiency in managing the financial resources allocated to the program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Royal Order Extends Program Until End of Year The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has directed the extension of the Citizen Account Program until the end of 2026. This decision reflects the leadership commitment to supporting citizens and mitigating the direct and indirect impacts of various economic reforms. This extension builds upon the successes achieved by the program since its launch, targeting the redirection of government support to meet the needs of Saudi families through an approach that ensures high efficiency in delivering support to eligible categories. 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