The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) confirmed that the non-Saudi wife of a citizen can continue filing an exception request to register with the updated social security system. The clarification came in the view of the expiry of the deadline on Nov. 30, granted by the ministry earlier. The ministry pointed out that the citizen’s wife can file this request by communicating with the relevant call centers, or by going to the nearest social security office. It noted that the eligibility of the beneficiary in the updated social security system will be studied after completing all the required data, and matching that data with other parties, with the announcement of the eligibility result on the 27th of every month. It is noteworthy that the ministry had activated earlier the updated social security system that ensures adequate support to the most needy and deserving Saudi individuals and families. The updated system aims to achieve social security with taking all the necessary means and measures to provide appropriate support for such families to meet their basic needs. The ministry called on those entitled to register in the updated system to submit applications during the period between May 23 and Nov. 30, 2022. The updated system has been worked out in accordance with the legislation to achieve social protection goals, including cash support, rehabilitation and training services, in addition to empowerment and employment services.