Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2025

In the Middle East, stock markets have been buoyed by rising oil prices and anticipation of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, with indices in the UAE showing positive momentum. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option to consider as part of a diversified portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Click here to see the full list of 63 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD)

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

Overview: Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of corporate, institutional, retail, treasury, and Islamic banking services and has a market cap of AED154.12 billion.

Operations: Emirates NBD Bank PJSC's revenue segments include Retail Banking and Wealth Management at AED18.12 billion, Deniz Bank at AED12.75 billion, Corporate and Institutional Banking at AED8.55 billion, and Global Markets and Treasury at AED2.52 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC maintains a sustainable dividend policy with a low payout ratio of 28.2%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings. Despite a high level of bad loans at 2.4%, the bank's dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, though its yield of 4.1% is below top-tier levels in the AE market. Recent earnings show solid growth, with net income rising to AED 6.42 billion for Q3 2025, supporting continued dividend stability amidst strategic expansions like potential acquisitions in India.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Emirates NBD Bank PJSC's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Emirates NBD Bank PJSC valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi (IBSE:ANSGR)

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

Overview: Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi operates in the insurance sector in Turkey and has a market capitalization of TRY45 billion.

Operations: Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi's revenue is primarily derived from its Motor Vehicles segment (TRY15.85 billion), Sickness/Health insurance (TRY14.74 billion), Motor Vehicles Liability (TRY11.46 billion), and Fire and Natural Disasters coverage (TRY6.56 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi offers a dividend yield of 4.67%, ranking in the top 25% of Turkish dividend payers, though it's not covered by free cash flows. Despite earnings growing at 59.4% annually over five years, dividends have been volatile with significant annual drops. The payout ratio is low at 17.2%, indicating coverage by earnings rather than cash flow stability. Recent Q3 results show increased net income to TRY 3.74 billion, reflecting strong profitability growth.

• Dive into the specifics of Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi here with our thorough dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Anadolu Anonim Türk Sigorta Sirketi is trading behind its estimated value.

Delek Group (TASE:DLEKG)

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

Overview: Delek Group Ltd. is an energy company involved in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and natural gas both in Israel and internationally, with a market cap of ₪15.82 billion.

Operations: Delek Group Ltd.'s revenue primarily comes from its operations in the development and production of oil and gas assets in The North Sea, amounting to ₪9.45 billion, and oil and gas exploration and production in Israel and its surroundings, contributing ₪3.36 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Delek Group's dividend yield of 5.95% ranks in the top 25% of Israeli payers but is not well covered by earnings, with a high payout ratio of 107.5%. Although dividends have increased over the past decade, they remain volatile and unreliable. Recent Q3 earnings revealed lower profit margins at 6.8%, down from last year's 10.2%. Despite trading significantly below estimated fair value, Delek faces high debt levels, impacting its financial stability for dividend sustainability.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Delek Group stock in this dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Delek Group is trading beyond its estimated value.

Where To Now?

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