Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks For December 2025

Simply Wall St · 12/23/2025 03:01

As Gulf markets continue to rise, driven by increasing oil prices and the anticipation of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, investors are closely monitoring opportunities in dividend stocks for stable income amid fluctuating economic conditions. In this dynamic environment, a good dividend stock is characterized by strong fundamentals and consistent payout history, making it an attractive choice for those seeking reliable returns in the Middle Eastern market.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:YGGYO) 5.58% ★★★★★★
Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060) 6.15% ★★★★★☆
Riyad Bank (SASE:1010) 6.58% ★★★★★☆
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.) (DFM:NGI) 7.75% ★★★★★☆
National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK) 6.41% ★★★★★☆
Göltas Göller Bölgesi Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret (IBSE:GOLTS) 3.53% ★★★★★☆
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR) 7.02% ★★★★★☆
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) 5.30% ★★★★★☆
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080) 6.00% ★★★★★☆
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT) 5.51% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 58 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

R.A.K. Ceramics P.J.S.C (ADX:RAKCEC)

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

Overview: R.A.K. Ceramics P.J.S.C. manufactures and sells a range of ceramic products across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and internationally with a market cap of AED2.54 billion.

Operations: R.A.K. Ceramics P.J.S.C. generates revenue primarily from Ceramic Products (AED3.26 billion), followed by Faucets (AED565.93 million), and Other Industrial segments (AED201.35 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.8%

R.A.K. Ceramics P.J.S.C. offers a dividend yield of 7.81%, placing it in the top 25% of AE market dividend payers, yet its dividend history is unstable and unreliable over the past decade with volatile payments. Despite this, current dividends are covered by earnings (83.7%) and cash flows (82.3%). The company trades at 9.9% below its estimated fair value but faces high debt levels, requiring careful consideration for long-term sustainability amidst recent modest earnings growth.

ADX:RAKCEC Dividend History as at Dec 2025
ADX:RAKCEC Dividend History as at Dec 2025

Alinma Bank (SASE:1150)

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

Overview: Alinma Bank offers banking and investment services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a market capitalization of SAR61 billion.

Operations: Alinma Bank's revenue is primarily derived from its Retail segment at SAR5.41 billion, Corporate Banking at SAR2.16 billion, Treasury services at SAR1.89 billion, and Investment and Brokerage activities contributing SAR1.06 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Alinma Bank's dividend yield of 4.92% is below the top 25% in the Saudi Arabian market, but dividends are covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 51.8%. Despite an unstable dividend history, recent announcements affirm a SAR 0.30 per share quarterly dividend. Earnings have shown consistent growth, with Q3 net income rising to SAR 1.59 billion from SAR 1.57 billion year-over-year, supporting future dividend sustainability amidst forecasted revenue growth of 10.23% annually.

SASE:1150 Dividend History as at Dec 2025
SASE:1150 Dividend History as at Dec 2025

Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)

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

Overview: The Saudi National Bank, with a market cap of SAR221.06 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer banking and investment management services both within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Operations: The Saudi National Bank generates its revenue from several segments, including Retail (SAR16.00 billion), Wholesale (SAR18.06 billion), International (SAR1.75 billion), and Capital Market services (SAR2.32 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Saudi National Bank's dividend yield of 5.37% is slightly below the top 25% in the Saudi market, with dividends covered by a payout ratio of 51.3%. Although past dividends have been volatile, they are forecast to remain sustainable. Recent earnings growth, with Q3 net income rising to SAR 6.47 billion from SAR 5.37 billion year-over-year, enhances future dividend potential. The company completed a share buyback worth SAR 582.35 million, potentially strengthening shareholder value amidst ongoing legal challenges resolved favorably for the bank.

SASE:1180 Dividend History as at Dec 2025
SASE:1180 Dividend History as at Dec 2025

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