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Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks To Watch In July 2025

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As the Middle Eastern markets experience gains driven by trade optimism and rising oil prices, investors are keenly observing the UAE's stock indices, which have been buoyed by strong performances in real estate and telecom sectors. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to capitalize on the region's economic momentum.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Saudi Telecom (SASE:7010)9.95%★★★★★☆
Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)5.43%★★★★★☆
Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060)6.12%★★★★★☆
Riyad Bank (SASE:1010)6.42%★★★★★☆
National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK)6.28%★★★★★☆
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD)3.83%★★★★★☆
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)6.37%★★★★★☆
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD)5.25%★★★★★☆
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)5.98%★★★★★☆
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)6.64%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 76 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADX:ADCB)

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

Overview: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market capitalization of AED 118.55 billion.

Operations: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC's revenue segments include Retail Banking at AED 4.94 billion, Investments and Treasury at AED 4.97 billion, and Corporate and Investment Banking at AED 7.90 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC's recent earnings report shows a strong performance with net income rising to AED 2.57 billion for Q2 2025. Despite this, its dividend yield of 3.64% is lower than the top quartile in the AE market. The bank maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 46.2%, ensuring dividends are covered by earnings, though its dividend track record has been unstable over the past decade with some volatility noted in payments.

ADX:ADCB Dividend History as at Jul 2025
ADX:ADCB Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)

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

Overview: Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi operates in Turkey, offering individual and group insurance and reinsurance services across life, retirement, and personal accident sectors with a market cap of TRY37.63 billion.

Operations: Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi generates revenue through its provision of insurance and reinsurance services in the life, retirement, and personal accident sectors within Turkey.

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi's dividend yield of 6.64% ranks in the top quartile of the TR market, although its dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this instability, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 56.6% and 36.5%, respectively. The company's price-to-earnings ratio is attractive at 8.5x compared to the TR market average, indicating potential value for investors seeking dividends.

IBSE:ANHYT Dividend History as at Jul 2025
IBSE:ANHYT Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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 SAR2.17 billion.

Operations: Fourth Milling Company's revenue primarily comes from its Food Processing segment, generating SAR633.61 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Fourth Milling's dividend yield of 5.45% is among the top 25% in the Saudi market, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 67.9%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. Recent strategic investments in Al-Kharj aim to boost production capacity, funded through sharia-compliant bank facilities and internal cash, potentially enhancing future earnings. However, as dividends have only recently commenced, their growth and stability remain unproven.

SASE:2286 Dividend History as at Jul 2025
SASE:2286 Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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About ADX:ADCB

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

Provides banking products and services in the United Arab Emirates and internationally.

Excellent balance sheet average dividend payer.

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