Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks To Watch In May 2025

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As the Middle Eastern markets experience fluctuations, with UAE indices slightly down ahead of crucial US-China trade talks, investors are keenly observing how these developments will impact regional equities. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks remain a focal point for those seeking stability and regular income, offering potential resilience amidst market uncertainties.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (IBSE:GARAN)

4.34%

★★★★★☆

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)

7.49%

★★★★★☆

Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)

7.40%

★★★★★☆

National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK)

7.31%

★★★★★☆

Riyad Bank (SASE:1010)

6.12%

★★★★★☆

Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)

5.96%

★★★★★☆

Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)

5.71%

★★★★★☆

Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060)

5.85%

★★★★★☆

Delek Group (TASE:DLEKG)

8.68%

★★★★★☆

Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD)

6.11%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 77 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC

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

Overview: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC offers banking, financing, and investing services in the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East, and internationally with a market cap of AED71.55 billion.

Operations: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC generates revenue from several segments, including Global Retail Banking (AED5.29 billion), Global Wholesale Banking (AED1.79 billion), Associates & Subsidiaries (AED1.48 billion), Treasury (AED257.90 million), Real Estate (AED163.44 million), and Private Banking (AED243.19 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC reported a net income increase to AED 1.62 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting strong earnings growth. Despite a low dividend yield of 4.24% compared to top regional payers, the bank's dividends are covered by earnings with a sustainable payout ratio of 53.3%. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, alongside concerns about high non-performing loans at 3.3%.

ADX:ADIB Dividend History as at May 2025
ADX:ADIB Dividend History as at May 2025

Enka Insaat ve Sanayi

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

Overview: Enka Insaat ve Sanayi A.S., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a construction company in Turkey, Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of TRY398.96 billion.