As most Gulf bourses experience an upswing, driven by optimism over a potential Iran war resolution, investors are closely monitoring geopolitical developments and their impact on regional markets. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks with attractive yields can offer stability and income potential, making them appealing choices for those looking to navigate the current market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East
| Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
| Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:YGGYO) |
3.26% |
★★★★★★ |
| Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (IBSE:GARAN) |
3.20% |
★★★★★☆ |
| National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) (DFM:NGI) |
7.53% |
★★★★★☆ |
| National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK) |
7.51% |
★★★★★☆ |
| Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C (ADX:EIC) |
7.89% |
★★★★★★ |
| Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR) |
7.87% |
★★★★★☆ |
| Dubai Insurance Company (P.S.C.) (DFM:DIN) |
5.88% |
★★★★★☆ |
| Computer Direct Group (TASE:CMDR) |
5.71% |
★★★★★☆ |
| Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT) |
5.25% |
★★★★★☆ |
| Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi (IBSE:ANSGR) |
3.77% |
★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 52 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★★
Overview:Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C. operates in the general insurance and reinsurance sectors across the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Europe with a market cap of AED1.14 billion.
Operations:The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Underwriting, contributing AED1.77 billion, and Investments, adding AED95.96 million.
Dividend Yield:7.9%
Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C. offers an attractive dividend yield of 7.89%, placing it in the top quartile of dividend payers in the UAE market. The company's dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with recent approval for a cash dividend distribution of AED 0.60 per share for fiscal year 2025. Earnings growth has averaged 8.5% annually over five years, supporting sustainable payouts with a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 64.8%.
Mouwasat Medical Services
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★☆
Overview:Mouwasat Medical Services Company operates hospitals, medical centers, drug stores, and pharmacies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has a market cap of SAR14.40 billion.
Operations:Mouwasat Medical Services Company generates revenue primarily from its Medical Services segment, which accounts for SAR2.74 billion, and its Pharmaceuticals segment, contributing SAR486.66 million.
Dividend Yield:3.1%
Mouwasat Medical Services offers a stable and reliable dividend, supported by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 51.7% and 60%, respectively. Despite a lower yield of 3.12% compared to top-tier payers in Saudi Arabia, dividends have grown steadily over the past decade. Recent earnings showed robust growth, with net income rising to SAR 822.04 million for 2025. A new hospital in Yanbu may further bolster future financial performance and dividend sustainability.
Al Maather Reit Fund
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆
Overview:Al Maather Reit Fund is a real estate investment trust with a market capitalization of SAR547.42 million.
Operations:Al Maather Reit Fund generates revenue through its real estate investment activities.
Dividend Yield:7.5%
Al Maather Reit Fund's dividend yield of 7.51% ranks in the top 25% of Saudi Arabian payers, but its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over its 8-year history. While current payments are covered by earnings and cash flows with a payout ratio of 76.6%, recent financials show a decline in net income to SAR 34.02 million for 2025, potentially impacting future payouts despite trading below estimated fair value by 44%.
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Companies discussed in this article include ADX:EIC SASE:4002 and SASE:4334.
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