The Middle Eastern stock markets have recently experienced a downturn, with most Gulf bourses tracking global shares lower due to concerns over high valuations. Despite this challenging environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential for investors seeking resilience during market fluctuations.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (IBSE:GARAN) |
3.25% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Saudi Telecom (SASE:7010) |
9.41% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060) |
6.33% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Riyad Bank (SASE:1010) |
6.72% |
★★★★★☆ |
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National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) (DFM:NGI) |
7.60% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR) |
7.30% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Computer Direct Group (TASE:CMDR) |
7.60% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) |
5.37% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Arab National Bank (SASE:1080) |
5.53% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT) |
5.47% |
★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 66 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offers commercial and retail banking services in the United Arab Emirates, with a market capitalization of AED28.21 billion.
Operations: Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC’s revenue segments consist of Personal Banking at AED2.13 billion, Corporate Banking at AED1.33 billion, and Institutional Banking at AED1.48 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offers a stable dividend yield of 5.37%, though it lags behind the top quartile in the AE market. The bank’s dividends have shown consistent growth over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 46.7%. Despite high bad loans at 4%, recent earnings reports reveal strong financial performance, with net income and earnings per share both increasing year-over-year, indicating robust coverage for future dividends.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Thob Al Aseel Company engages in the development, import, export, wholesale, and retail of fabrics and readymade clothes with a market cap of SAR1.41 billion.
Operations: Thob Al Aseel’s revenue primarily stems from its operations in developing, importing, exporting, wholesaling, and retailing fabrics and readymade clothes.
Dividend Yield: 5.7%
Thob Al Aseel’s dividend yield of 5.68% places it in the top quartile of Saudi Arabian payers, but its dividends have been volatile over the past eight years. Despite a high payout ratio of 89.1%, dividends are well covered by cash flows at 33.6%. Recent earnings showed modest growth, with net income rising to SAR 78.24 million for the first nine months of 2025, although sales slightly declined compared to last year.
