The Middle Eastern stock markets have recently faced downward pressure, primarily due to declining oil prices and geopolitical tensions, with Saudi Arabia's benchmark index leading the decline. In this environment of heightened caution and fluctuating commodity prices, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking reliable returns amidst broader market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:YGGYO)	4.89%	★★★★★★
Palram Industries (1990) (TASE:PLRM)	8.88%	★★★★★☆
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) (DFM:NGI)	7.21%	★★★★★☆
Gan Shmuel Foods (TASE:GSFI)	6.11%	★★★★★☆
Dubai Insurance Company (P.S.C.) (DFM:DIN)	5.93%	★★★★★☆
Computer Direct Group (TASE:CMDR)	10.51%	★★★★★☆
Banque Saudi Fransi (SASE:1050)	5.94%	★★★★★☆
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)	6.05%	★★★★★☆
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)	4.96%	★★★★★☆
Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi (IBSE:ANSGR)	3.89%	★★★★★☆

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C (ADX:DRIVE)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in managing and developing motor vehicle driving training in the United Arab Emirates, with a market cap of AED3.70 billion.

Operations: Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C. generates revenue primarily from Car and Other Related Services, amounting to AED770.49 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C. has shown robust earnings growth, with net income rising to AED 332.97 million from AED 277.21 million year-over-year, supporting its dividend payments which have increased over the past decade. Despite a volatile dividend history, the current payout ratio of 64.7% and cash payout ratio of 66.8% suggest dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Trading at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 11.1x compared to the AE market average of 12.2x indicates good relative value for investors seeking dividends in this region.

Dubai Islamic Bank P.J.S.C (DFM:DIB)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Dubai Islamic Bank P.J.S.C., along with its subsidiaries, operates in corporate, retail, and investment banking both within the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market cap of AED72.27 billion.

Operations: Dubai Islamic Bank P.J.S.C. generates revenue primarily through its Consumer Banking segment (AED4.63 billion), Corporate Banking (AED3.55 billion), Treasury operations (AED2.67 billion), and Real Estate Development activities (AED861.58 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Dubai Islamic Bank P.J.S.C. offers a dividend yield of 4.5%, below the top quartile in the AE market, but its payout ratio of 42.2% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings and expected to remain so in three years (47.8%). Despite a history of volatility in dividend payments, recent earnings growth at 21.5% annually over five years supports future payouts. The bank's price-to-earnings ratio of 9.4x indicates potential value, though high bad loans (2.9%) and low allowance (90%) are concerns for sustainability.

Banque Saudi Fransi (SASE:1050)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Banque Saudi Fransi offers banking and financial services to individuals and businesses both in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally, with a market cap of SAR44.56 billion.

Operations: Banque Saudi Fransi's revenue is primarily derived from its Treasury (SAR2.44 billion), Retail Banking (SAR3.29 billion), Corporate Banking (SAR3.11 billion), and Investment Banking & Brokerage (SAR710.24 million) segments.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Banque Saudi Fransi's dividend yield of 5.94% ranks in the top 25% among Saudi Arabian payers, supported by a payout ratio of 54.2%, indicating earnings coverage and sustainability over three years (57.2%). Despite past volatility, dividends have grown over the last decade. Recent announcements include SAR 0.52 per share for H2 2025, contributing to total annual distributions of SAR 2.67 billion for SAR 1.07 per share in FY2025 amidst strong earnings growth with net income rising to SAR 5.35 billion.

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