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Saudi citizens welcome new financial support measures

RIYADH: Saudi citizens have welcomed newly announced financial support measures set to take effect in January 2027, expressing appreciation for additional assistance as the Kingdom prepares to introduce changes to electricity and water tariffs. King Salman ordered a series of measures following a proposal by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, coinciding with changes to electricity and water consumption rates that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. The measures include a SR500 ($133) monthly allowa