Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2025

Amidst the backdrop of sweeping U.S. tariffs and declining oil prices, Middle Eastern stock markets have recently faced downward pressure, reflecting broader global trade tensions. In such volatile conditions, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking to navigate these challenging times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD)

6.99%

★★★★★★

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)

8.23%

★★★★★☆

National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK)

7.47%

★★★★★☆

Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)

6.42%

★★★★★☆

Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)

5.68%

★★★★★☆

Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)

5.68%

★★★★★☆

Riyad Bank (SASE:1010)

5.52%

★★★★★☆

Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060)

5.43%

★★★★★☆

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD)

5.08%

★★★★★☆

Nuh Çimento Sanayi (IBSE:NUHCM)

3.47%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 64 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Akbank T.A.S

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

Overview: Akbank T.A.S., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services both in Turkey and internationally, with a market capitalization of TRY273.26 billion.

Operations: Akbank T.A.S. generates revenue primarily through its Consumer Banking and Private Banking segment, which contributes TRY101.65 billion, and its Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, and SME Banking segment, which adds TRY100.28 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Akbank T.A.S. offers a dividend yield of 3.65%, ranking in the top 25% of Turkish dividend payers, though its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. The current payout ratio is low at 20.7%, indicating sustainable coverage by earnings, with forecasts suggesting continued coverage in three years (15%). Recent net profit margins have decreased significantly from last year, and the company completed a $500 million fixed-income offering in March 2025.

IBSE:AKBNK Dividend History as at Apr 2025
IBSE:AKBNK Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Akmerkez Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi

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

Overview: Akmerkez Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S. operates in the real estate sector, focusing on property investment and management, with a market capitalization of TRY8.78 billion.

Operations: Akmerkez Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S. generates revenue primarily through its real estate investment property segment, amounting to TRY783.50 million.