JEDDAH — The Social Affairs Ministry has increased the monthly social security assistance paid to low-income citizens to SR1,145 from SR800. Official spokesman of the ministry Khalid Al-Thibaiti said the annual assistance of SR10,400 to eligible individuals will be raised to SR30,000 when the number of his or her family members reaches 15 people. He said the ministry has other types of assistance including giving out house furniture, supporting productive projects, paying electricity bills, and providing food, school uniforms and bags.