As UAE shares hit a two-month high, buoyed by optimism surrounding a potential Iran-US deal and robust performances in banking and real estate sectors, investor sentiment in the Middle East appears increasingly positive. In this context of market recovery and stabilization, dividend stocks can offer appealing opportunities for investors seeking steady income streams amidst the region's evolving economic landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:YGGYO)	3.22%	★★★★★★
Ülker Bisküvi Sanayi (IBSE:ULKER)	7.13%	★★★★★☆
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (IBSE:GARAN)	3.23%	★★★★★☆
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) (DFM:NGI)	7.98%	★★★★★☆
Matrix IT (TASE:MTRX)	4.14%	★★★★★☆
Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C (ADX:EIC)	8.31%	★★★★★★
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)	8.55%	★★★★★☆
Dubai Insurance Company (P.S.C.) (DFM:DIN)	5.88%	★★★★★☆
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)	6.18%	★★★★★☆
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)	8.09%	★★★★★☆

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC (ADX:ADNH)

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

Overview: Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC operates by owning and managing hotels in the United Arab Emirates, with a market cap of AED5.42 billion.

Operations: Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC's revenue is derived from its Hotels segment at AED1.53 billion, Catering Services at AED1.80 billion, and Transport Services at AED229.20 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC offers a dividend yield of 6.98%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the AE market. However, its high cash payout ratio (105.1%) indicates dividends are not well covered by cash flows, raising concerns about sustainability despite a low payout ratio (36.5%) suggesting coverage by earnings. The company's dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, and recent earnings showed a decline with net income at AED 96.29 million for Q1 2026 compared to AED 142.95 million a year ago.

Sukoon Insurance PJSC (DFM:SUKOON)

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

Overview: Sukoon Insurance PJSC operates in the insurance sector across the United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, England, Wales, the United Kingdom, GCC countries, and internationally with a market cap of AED2.50 billion.

Operations: Sukoon Insurance PJSC generates revenue primarily from its Non-Life Insurance segment, amounting to AED4.95 billion, and its Life Insurance segment, contributing AED176.66 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Sukoon Insurance PJSC's dividend yield of 4.61% is below the top 25% in the AE market, but its dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 30.1% and a cash payout ratio of 14%. Despite an unstable dividend track record over the past decade, recent Q1 earnings showed growth with net income rising to AED 121.33 million from AED 101.2 million a year ago, indicating potential for future stability.

Alinma Bank (SASE:1150)

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

Overview: Alinma Bank offers banking and investment services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a market cap of SAR74.37 billion.

Operations: Alinma Bank's revenue is primarily derived from its Retail segment (SAR5.42 billion), followed by Corporate Banking (SAR2.50 billion), Treasury (SAR2.04 billion), and Investment and Brokerage services (SAR1.14 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4%

Alinma Bank's dividend yield of 3.98% is lower than the top 25% in the Saudi market, but dividends are adequately covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 51.8%. Despite an unstable dividend history, recent Q1 results show net income growth to SAR 1.68 billion from SAR 1.51 billion last year. The bank completed a SAR 3 billion Sukuk offering and $500 million fixed-income offering, enhancing its capital structure for potential future stability in dividends.

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