A package of financial measures has been announced that includes a monthly support payment of SAR 500 for eligible groups, phased increases to private-sector wage thresholds used in Saudization calculations, and revised electricity and water tariffs that take effect from 1 January 2027.
The SAR 500 monthly support applies to eligible civilian and military employees, operational-program workers, and retirees. It also covers eligible families of deceased Social Insurance subscribers or retirees, as well as Social Security beneficiary families, under the applicable rules.
Private-sector wage thresholds
For Saudization, the salary required for a Saudi employee to count fully in Nitaqat calculations will rise to SAR 5,000 then to SAR 6,000 The phased approach gives employers time to adjust their payrolls.
Electricity and water changes
From 1 January 2027, residential electricity consumption up to 6,000 kWh while consumption above 6,000 kWh will increase from 30 to 33 halalas
Residential water billing will move to revised consumption tiers, with reported rates ranging from SAR 1 Small residential meters are reported to carry fixed monthly charges starting at SAR 20 for water and SAR 10 for sewage, with amounts varying by meter specifications and service.
The available information does not specify a confirmed application or activation channel for the support payments, nor does it state an expiry date for the SAR 500 payment or the new tariff structure. Residents are advised to plan household budgets ahead of the 2027 changes.
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