Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks For December 2025

As most Gulf markets experience gains ahead of the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate decision, investors in the Middle East are closely monitoring how these developments might impact regional economic stability and corporate earnings. In this context, dividend stocks become particularly attractive as they offer potential income streams that can provide a cushion against market volatility and economic shifts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Click here to see the full list of 62 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)

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

Overview: Emaar Properties PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, operates in property investment, development, and management both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market capitalization of AED 125.07 billion.

Operations: Emaar Properties PJSC generates revenue through three primary segments: Hospitality (AED 2.22 billion), Real Estate (AED 35.14 billion), and Leasing, Retail, and Related Activities (AED 7.46 billion).

Dividend Yield: 7.1%

Emaar Properties PJSC's dividend appeal is bolstered by a solid payout ratio of 53.4%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its attractiveness relative to peers. Despite a top-tier dividend yield of 7.07% in the AE market, Emaar has an unstable dividend track record with past volatility over 10 years. Recent strong earnings growth supports potential future stability and sustainability in payouts.

• Take a closer look at Emaar Properties PJSC's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Emaar Properties PJSC's shares may be trading at a discount.

National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) (DFM:NGI)

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

Overview: National General Insurance Co. (P.J.S.C.) operates in the United Arab Emirates, providing underwriting services for life, general insurance, and reinsurance, with a market cap of AED973.20 million.

Operations: National General Insurance Co. (P.J.S.C.) generates its revenue primarily from insurance activities amounting to AED764.20 million, supplemented by investment income of AED97.94 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) offers a compelling dividend yield of 7.63%, placing it in the top quartile of dividend payers within the AE market. The company's dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 59.7% and 32.8%, respectively. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility over the past decade, despite recent increases in payments. Recent earnings showed a decline in Q3 net income to AED 20.32 million from AED 27.83 million year-on-year, reflecting potential challenges ahead for consistent payouts.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) stock in this dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:YGGYO)

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

Overview: Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S. operates in the real estate investment sector with a market capitalization of TRY30.81 billion.

Operations: Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S. has not provided specific revenue segments in the available data.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi offers a robust dividend yield of 5.45%, ranking it among the top quartile of dividend payers in Turkey. Its dividends are well-covered, with a payout ratio of 33.6% from earnings and 65% from cash flows, ensuring sustainability. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and reliable without significant volatility. Despite recent declines in quarterly sales to TRY 740.97 million and net income to TRY 553.05 million, the company's strong dividend coverage remains intact.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi is trading beyond its estimated value.

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