The Middle Eastern stock markets have recently experienced a rise, buoyed by hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts, which could have significant implications for the region's economies due to their currency ties to the U.S. dollar. In this context of shifting monetary policies, penny stocks—though an older term—remain relevant as they represent smaller or newer companies with potential growth opportunities. By focusing on those with strong financials and clear growth paths, investors can uncover hidden value in quality companies; here we explore three such promising penny stocks from the Middle East.
Top 10 Penny Stocks In The Middle East
| Name | Share Price | Market Cap | Rewards & Risks |
| Maharah for Human Resources (SASE:1831) | SAR4.79 | SAR2.18B | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
| Thob Al Aseel (SASE:4012) | SAR3.70 | SAR1.49B | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis > |
| E7 Group PJSC (ADX:E7) | AED1.54 | AED3.08B | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
| Katmerciler Arac Üstü Ekipman Sanayi ve Ticaret (IBSE:KATMR) | TRY3.12 | TRY3.36B | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis > |
| Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC (ADX:AWNIC) | AED3.74 | AED776.25M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
| Dubai National Insurance & Reinsurance (P.S.C.) (DFM:DNIR) | AED2.97 | AED392.7M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis > |
| Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) | AED2.88 | AED12.2B | ✅ 3 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
| Union Properties (DFM:UPP) | AED0.845 | AED3.62B | ✅ 1 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
| Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development (PJSC) (ADX:SCIDC) | AED0.92 | AED553.51M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis > |
| Tgi Infrastructures (TASE:TGI) | ₪2.98 | ₪221.47M | ✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis > |
Click here to see the full list of 80 stocks from our Middle Eastern Penny Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Gulf Cement Company P.S.C (ADX:GCEM)
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Gulf Cement Company P.S.C. produces and markets various types of cement both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market cap of AED403.98 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its manufacturing segment, amounting to AED539.36 million.
Market Cap: AED403.98M
Gulf Cement Company P.S.C. has demonstrated resilience despite its current unprofitability, with a significant reduction in net losses over the past year and a positive free cash flow that supports a cash runway exceeding three years. The company's recent earnings report for the second quarter of 2025 shows an improvement in sales to AED136.05 million from AED103.51 million the previous year, while net loss decreased substantially to AED2.72 million from AED14.9 million. Although its short-term liabilities exceed its short-term assets, Gulf Cement maintains a satisfactory debt level with a net debt to equity ratio of 5.6%.
- Dive into the specifics of Gulf Cement Company P.S.C here with our thorough balance sheet health report.
- Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Gulf Cement Company P.S.C's track record.
Hun Yenilenebilir Enerji Üretim (IBSE:HUNER)
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Hun Yenilenebilir Enerji Üretim A.S. operates in the renewable energy sector by establishing, constructing, and managing the generation and sale of electrical energy both within Turkey and internationally, with a market capitalization of TRY4.16 billion.
Operations: No specific revenue segments have been reported for Hun Yenilenebilir Enerji Üretim.
Market Cap: TRY4.16B
Hun Yenilenebilir Enerji Üretim A.S. has shown a strong turnaround, becoming profitable in the past year with sales reaching TRY 308.45 million in Q2 2025, up from TRY 263.12 million the previous year. Despite this growth, short-term assets of TRY 428.5 million fall short of covering both its short and long-term liabilities (TRY1.1 billion and TRY2.6 billion respectively). However, its debt is well managed with operating cash flow covering 70% of it and a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 24.6%. The Price-To-Earnings ratio at 6.7x suggests potential undervaluation compared to the market average.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Hun Yenilenebilir Enerji Üretim's performance by reading our balance sheet health report here.
- Explore historical data to track Hun Yenilenebilir Enerji Üretim's performance over time in our past results report.
Tarya Israel (TASE:TRA)
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Tarya Israel Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, operates an internet platform in Israel and has a market cap of ₪153.77 million.
Operations: Tarya Israel Ltd has not reported any revenue segments.
Market Cap: ₪153.77M
Tarya Israel Ltd, with a market cap of ₪153.77 million, recently reported a decline in sales to ₪9.59 million for Q2 2025 from ₪15.35 million the previous year, and a net loss of ₪3.35 million for the first half of 2025 compared to a profit last year. Despite being unprofitable, Tarya has reduced its losses over five years by 41.6% annually and maintains more cash than debt with short-term assets covering both short and long-term liabilities comfortably. The company's board is experienced, and it has sufficient cash runway exceeding three years based on current free cash flow trends without significant shareholder dilution recently.
- Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Tarya Israel stock in this financial health report.
- Examine Tarya Israel's past performance report to understand how it has performed in prior years.
Where To Now?
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