King Salman orders eligible Saudis to receive SR2bn in social payments for Ramadan

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ordered around SR2 billion to be paid to those in need as part of the holy month of Ramadan. (SPA)
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Updated 25 April 2022
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King Salman orders eligible Saudis to receive SR2bn in social payments for Ramadan

  • Saudi government provides social welfare to various groups of people

RIYADH: Social security payments worth SR1,000 ($266.60) and an additional SR500 for dependents are expected to be paid into eligible Saudi citizens’ bank accounts by Monday, according to a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ordered around SR2 billion to be paid to those in need as part of the holy month of Ramadan.

Widows, orphans, the unemployed as well as elderly and disabled people are among those to whom the Saudi government provides a range of social welfare.

Low-income workers and those affected by natural disasters are also eligible for state benefits, which come in the forms of financial aid, marriage support, interest-free home loans or home renovation financing, according to the Saudi government website.


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.