The Middle Eastern stock markets have recently seen gains, particularly in the Gulf region, as investors anticipate potential interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. In this climate of monetary policy easing and robust non-oil economic growth, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream for investors seeking to navigate market fluctuations.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:YGGYO) |
5.19% |
★★★★★★ |
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Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060) |
6.39% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Riyad Bank (SASE:1010) |
6.68% |
★★★★★☆ |
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National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) (DFM:NGI) |
7.28% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR) |
6.90% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Dubai Insurance Company (P.S.C.) (DFM:DIN) |
5.93% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Computer Direct Group (TASE:CMDR) |
7.37% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Banque Saudi Fransi (SASE:1050) |
6.69% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Arab National Bank (SASE:1080) |
6.25% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT) |
5.82% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Dubai Islamic Bank P.J.S.C. operates in corporate, retail, and investment banking both within the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market capitalization of AED67.79 billion.
Operations: Dubai Islamic Bank P.J.S.C.’s revenue is primarily derived from consumer banking (AED4.63 billion), corporate banking (AED3.55 billion), treasury operations (AED2.67 billion), and real estate development (AED861.58 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
Dubai Islamic Bank P.J.S.C. offers a dividend yield of 4.8%, which is lower than top-tier payers in the AE market. Despite a low payout ratio of 42.2%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, past payments have been volatile with significant annual drops. Earnings have grown at 21.5% annually over five years, yet recent net income figures show slight declines year-over-year, reflecting potential challenges in sustaining stable dividends amidst high bad loan levels (2.9%).
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Mashreqbank PSC offers a range of banking and financial services to both individuals and corporate clients, with a market capitalization of approximately AED52.16 billion.
Operations: Mashreqbank PSC generates its revenue from segments including Retail (AED4.24 billion), Wholesale Banking (AED4.68 billion), Insurance & Others (AED3.49 billion), and Treasury and Capital Markets (AED1.30 billion).
Dividend Yield: 8.1%
Mashreqbank PSC’s dividend yield of 8.12% ranks in the top 25% in the AE market, supported by a payout ratio of 51.8%, indicating coverage by earnings. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, with payments not consistently growing. Recent financials show a slight decline in net income for Q3 2025 to AED 1,684.92 million from AED 1,771.29 million year-over-year, suggesting potential challenges ahead for stable dividends.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd. is an Israeli company that produces, markets, and sells citrus fruit, tomato, and other non-citrus fruit products with a market cap of ₪456.73 million.
Operations: Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd. generates revenue from two main segments: Retailer, contributing $46.02 million, and Industrial, accounting for $234.10 million.
Dividend Yield: 9.5%
Gan Shmuel Foods offers a high dividend yield of 9.54%, placing it among the top dividend payers in the IL market, with dividends covered by both earnings (43.8% payout ratio) and cash flows (52.3% cash payout ratio). However, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade, and recent financials show declining net income and sales for Q3 2025, which may challenge future stability despite past growth in payments.
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Companies discussed in this article include DFM:DIB DFM:MASQ and TASE:GSFI.
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