Riyali Program Beneficiaries in Numbers

The program aims to enhance financial literacy within the community, develop financial skills, and provide individuals with the knowledge needed to manage their financial responsibilities, while promoting key principles of financial planning.

Program Ministry of Education Students Riyali Website
Riyali Essentials 183,735
Shabab Riyali 257,000 453,368
Ashbal Riyali 582,000 390,515
Ajyal Riyali 88,000 237,338
Total

Partnership with the Ministry of Education

The strategic partnership between the Ministry of Education and Riyali has reached students and parents through SMS campaigns. Since 2017, the program has trained more than 1,200,000 students across different educational levels.

Riyali Impact Assessment Study

A field study was conducted using surveys sent via SMS to 24,730 students and parents.

5,433 beneficiaries 4,597 beneficiaries 14,700 beneficiaries

Measurement Indicators

The study was based on three key dimensions:

  • 1. Financial Knowledge
  • 2. Financial Attitudes
  • 3. Financial Behaviors

Across 16 cities in Saudi Arabia.

Beneficiary Needs Assessment Study

Before launching the programs, a study was conducted to better understand beneficiaries' needs and guide awareness efforts.

79 % 44 % 11 %
emphasize the importance of financial education for children under 12 of beneficiaries do not save any money only know how to spend their money

Behavioral Impact Results

79 % 44 %
improved their financial knowledge developed a sense of confidence and financial dignity

After completing Riyali, beneficiaries improved their financial behaviors.

86 % 81 % 68 %
started saving began budgeting started investing or considering investment

Beneficiary Satisfaction Rates

Riyali Success Indicators

62 % 81 % 78 %
of youth recommend Riyali of Ajyal participants recommend Riyali of parents of Ashbal participants recommend Riyali

Riyali Success Stories