As most Gulf markets experience gains ahead of earnings announcements and key U.S. economic data releases, the Middle Eastern stock landscape presents intriguing opportunities for investors. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling combination of income and potential stability, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to diversify their portfolios amidst fluctuating market conditions.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR) |
7.63% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Arab National Bank (SASE:1080) |
6.05% |
★★★★★☆ |
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National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK) |
7.35% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT) |
7.23% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180) |
5.60% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Riyad Bank (SASE:1010) |
5.85% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060) |
5.71% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD) |
4.87% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Saudi Telecom (SASE:7010) |
8.82% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) |
5.53% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. offers a range of banking products and services in Turkey, with a market cap of TRY431.34 billion.
Operations: Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. generates revenue through its diverse banking products and services in Turkey.
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi’s recent financial performance shows strong net interest and net income growth, with net interest income reaching TRY 39.33 billion in Q1 2025. The bank declared an annual dividend of TRY 4.3893 per share, reflecting a growing but historically volatile dividend track record. Despite this volatility, the current payout ratio is low at 20.2%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings, which supports sustainability for dividend investors in the Middle East market.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Matrix IT Ltd. offers information technology solutions and services across Israel, the United States, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of ₪5.65 billion.
Operations: Matrix IT Ltd. generates revenue from several segments including Cloud and Computing Infrastructure (₪1.52 billion), Marketing and Support of Software Products (₪456.77 million), Information Technology Solutions and Services in the United States (₪460.94 million), and Information Technology Solutions, Consulting, and Management in Israel, which includes Training and Implementation (₪3.34 billion).