3 Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.0%

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Wed, Jul 2, 2025, 11:31 PM 4 min read

The Middle Eastern stock markets have recently shown mixed performances, with Gulf bourses fluctuating amid global trade uncertainties and the potential re-imposition of U.S. tariffs. In this environment of cautious optimism, investors often look for dividend stocks that offer stable returns and resilience against market volatility.

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

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Overview: Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC operates in the general insurance and reinsurance sectors both within the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market capitalization of AED786.60 million.

Operations: The revenue segments for Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC are comprised of AED206.19 million from Motor and AED97.50 million from Investments.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC’s dividend yield of 5.26% is below the top quartile in the AE market, and its historical dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable. Despite a payout ratio of 84.7%, dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, suggesting sustainability. Recent financials show a net loss of AED 16.05 million for Q1 2025, with dividends reduced to AED 0.20 per share after recent AGM decisions on April 23, 2025.

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Overview: The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) offers retail, Islamic, and commercial banking services in the UAE and has a market cap of AED14.26 billion.

Operations: The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) generates revenue through its Retail Banking segment with AED1.15 billion, Business Banking at AED1.86 billion, and Wholesale Banking contributing AED1.31 billion.