The Middle Eastern stock markets have shown resilience, with most Gulf bourses ending higher despite geopolitical tensions involving U.S. strikes on Iran, as investors seem to have already factored in potential conflicts and are focusing on regional economic stability supported by robust oil flows and sovereign wealth funds. In this environment, dividend stocks can be appealing for income-focused investors seeking stable returns amidst market volatility, as they often represent companies with strong cash flows and solid financial foundations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (IBSE:GARAN)	3.81%	★★★★★☆
Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)	5.93%	★★★★★☆
Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060)	6.40%	★★★★★☆
Riyad Bank (SASE:1010)	6.68%	★★★★★☆
National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK)	7.56%	★★★★★☆
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD)	4.73%	★★★★★☆
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)	8.06%	★★★★★☆
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD)	5.97%	★★★★★☆
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)	6.31%	★★★★★☆
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)	7.94%	★★★★★☆

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Gulf Medical Projects Company (PJSC) (ADX:GMPC)

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

Overview: Gulf Medical Projects Company (PJSC) operates hospitals in the United Arab Emirates and has a market cap of AED1.45 billion.

Operations: Gulf Medical Projects Company (PJSC) generates revenue from segments including Investments, contributing AED37.79 million, and Health Services & Others, which accounts for AED690.34 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

Gulf Medical Projects Company (PJSC) offers a dividend yield of 7.21%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the AE market. However, its dividends are not well covered by earnings, with a high payout ratio of 125.5%, and have been unreliable over the past decade due to volatility and lack of growth consistency. Despite recent earnings growth, dividends remain inadequately supported by earnings, though they are covered by cash flows with a reasonable cash payout ratio of 73.1%.

Fourth Milling (SASE:2286)

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

Overview: Fourth Milling Company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the production, packaging, and sale of flour and its byproducts, animal feed, and bran products with a market cap of SAR1.89 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Food Processing segment, which generated SAR633.61 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

Fourth Milling Company offers a dividend yield in the top 25% of Saudi Arabian payers, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 67.9%, and cash flow coverage at 49.9%. Recent earnings growth and strategic investments, like the SAR 265 million expansion in Al-Kharj city, signal potential for future revenue increases. The company recently appointed KPMG as auditors ensuring financial transparency but has limited dividend history to assess long-term reliability or growth trends.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank (TASE:MZTF)

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

Overview: Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers a variety of international, commercial, domestic, and personal banking services to individuals and businesses both in Israel and abroad, with a market cap of ₪55 billion.

Operations: Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. generates revenue through its diverse range of banking services, catering to both individual and business clients within Israel and on an international scale.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank's dividends are well covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 40% and forecasted to remain sustainable at 45.6% in three years. Despite a dividend yield of 3.98%, which is below the top tier in Israel, the bank's recent earnings growth of 13.7% supports its payout capacity. However, past dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the last decade, raising concerns about long-term consistency for investors seeking stable income streams.

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