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Saudi Arabia announces support measures as electricity and water tariffs rise

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“Saudi Arabia announces support measures as electricity and water tariffs rise”

Saudi Arabia has announced a package of measures to cushion the impact of rising electricity and water prices, including monthly financial support for some workers and pensioners. The measures, reported by the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday, will take effect ahead of tariff changes scheduled for January 1. King Salman ordered monthly payments of 500 riyals ($133) for civil and military employees, retirees and eligible social security households, following a proposal by Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

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