Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks To Watch In July 2025

The Middle Eastern stock markets have recently experienced mixed performance amid uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies, with Gulf equities showing cautious investor sentiment due to potential tariff impacts. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for investors looking to navigate the current market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

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

Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C (ADX:EIC)

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

Overview: Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C. operates in the general insurance and reinsurance sectors across the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Europe, with a market cap of AED1.10 billion.

Operations: Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C. generates its revenue primarily from underwriting activities amounting to AED2.31 billion and investments totaling AED82.53 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.8%

Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C. recently approved a reduced cash dividend of 50 Fils per share (AED 75 million) for FY2024, highlighting challenges in sustaining payouts amid declining net income. Despite a high dividend yield of 6.85%, which ranks among the top in the AE market, dividends are not well-covered by free cash flow and have been unreliable over the past decade. The company's payout ratio remains reasonable at 72.3% based on earnings, but volatility in share price and earnings raises concerns about future stability.

• Take a closer look at Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C's potential here in our dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C is trading beyond its estimated value.

Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD)

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

Overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offers commercial and retail banking services in the United Arab Emirates, with a market cap of AED27.31 billion.

Operations: Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's revenue is primarily derived from Personal Banking (AED1.97 billion), Corporate Banking (AED1.33 billion), and Institutional Banking (AED1.34 billion) segments in the United Arab Emirates.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offers a stable dividend profile, with dividends consistently covered by earnings at a payout ratio of 50.1%, forecasted to improve to 40.3% in three years. The bank's earnings grew by AED 0.05 per share year-on-year, supporting its reliable dividend history over the past decade. Despite a lower-than-top-tier yield of 5.55%, its valuation is attractive with a P/E ratio below the market average, though high bad loans remain a concern.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC shares in the market.

Saudi Networkers Services (SASE:9543)

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

Overview: Saudi Networkers Services Company operates in the implementation, establishment, maintenance, operation, installation, and management of telecommunication networks in Saudi Arabia and Algeria with a market cap of SAR420 million.

Operations: Saudi Networkers Services Company's revenue primarily comes from its Computer Services segment, which generated SAR571.06 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

Saudi Networkers Services offers a compelling dividend yield of 6.21%, placing it in the top 25% of Saudi Arabian dividend payers. Although dividends have been paid for only three years, they are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 73.2%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 47.3%). Recent executive changes, with Ahmad Abu Nehmeh appointed as Acting CEO, may influence future strategic directions but do not immediately impact its current dividend sustainability or value proposition.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Saudi Networkers Services' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Saudi Networkers Services' current price could be quite moderate.

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