The Citizen Account Program, through its official account on the social media platform “X”, explained the approved mechanism and the necessary steps to create a new account in the program through the electronic application, within the framework of the program’s keenness to facilitate procedures for beneficiaries and ensure that support reaches those who deserve it with ease and convenience.
Steps to create a new account in the Citizen Account program
To register for the program and benefit from the support provided, citizens can follow these steps via the official application:
- After downloading the application and clicking on the registration box, click on the option (Start building my account).
- Enter your basic information and fill in the required fields to begin the registration process.
- After filling in the fields, you must read and agree to the pledge, then press the “New Registration” button.
- Complete the required detailed data, which includes: (General data, address data, dependent data, income disclosure, bank account data, and attach the required documents if any).
- Acknowledge the accuracy of all entered data, and then click on the “Submit Application” icon.
- A message will appear stating that your request has been successfully submitted, and a response will be provided after the verification process and eligibility review.
Historical context and importance of the Citizen Account program
The Citizen Account Program is one of the most important social and economic pillars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it was launched in December 2017 as part of the economic reforms within the Kingdom's Vision 2030. The program aims mainly to protect Saudi families from the direct and indirect impact expected from the various economic reforms, which may cause an additional burden on some segments of society.
The program’s importance lies in redirecting government benefits to the groups that deserve them in a way that encourages rational consumption and ensures that support is effectively directed to low- and middle-income groups, thus enhancing the financial stability of Saudi families.
Details of the December support deposit and its economic impact
In a related development, the Citizen Account Program announced the deposit of December support payments for eligible beneficiaries whose applications were complete. The total amount deposited today, Wednesday, reached 3 billion Saudi Riyals. This support payment covered the ninety-seventh installment, benefiting over 9.8 million individuals and dependents who met the eligibility criteria, reflecting the program's extensive reach.
The Director General of Communications for the Citizen Account Program, Abdullah Al-Hajri, stated that the total amount disbursed by the program to beneficiaries since its inception has exceeded 262 billion riyals, including 2.8 billion riyals in compensation for previous payments. Al-Hajri explained that 72% of beneficiaries received support in this payment cycle, with the average support per family reaching 1,474 riyals.
Official statistics also indicated that the number of heads of households benefiting from the program in this batch exceeded 2 million heads of households, constituting 86% of the total main beneficiaries, while the number of dependents reached more than 7.4 million beneficiaries, which confirms the vital role that the program plays in supporting the local economy and enhancing the purchasing power of families.
