Al-Khair Capital, the manager of Al-Khair REIT Fund, announced its decision to distribute cash dividends to the fund's unit holders for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This announcement reinforces investor confidence in the fund's performance and its ability to generate regular and sustainable returns.
According to the official statement published on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) website, the total value of profits to be distributed is SAR 14.7 million. These profits will be distributed across the total number of outstanding units, which is 141,008,848. Accordingly, the profit distributed per unit is SAR 0.105, representing a distribution rate of 1.19% of the fund's net asset value as of June 30, 2025.
Eligibility details and distribution dates:
- Total distributed profits: 14.7 million riyals.
- Number of units due: 141,008,848 units.
- Profit value per unit: 0.105 riyals.
- Entitlement date: Distributions will be made to unit holders registered in the records of the Securities Depository Center at the end of trading on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
- Payment date: Profits will be deposited into the accounts of eligible investors within 40 business days from the entitlement date.
General context and importance of REITs in the Saudi market
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), such as Al-Khair REIT, are a significant investment tool in the Saudi financial market. They offer investors, including individuals, the opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of income-generating real estate assets (such as residential complexes, offices, and shopping centers) with relatively low capital requirements and high liquidity compared to direct real estate investment. These funds play a pivotal role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Financial Sector Development Program by deepening the financial market and providing new and attractive investment channels.
Expected impact on investors and the market
The announcement of a dividend distribution by Al-Khair REIT carries several positive implications. Locally, this distribution reflects the strong operational performance of the fund's real estate assets and its management's ability to generate stable rental income. For investors, this distribution provides a regular cash flow, which is the primary objective of investing in REITs. This announcement also enhances the fund's appeal as a reliable investment option in a dynamic sector. More broadly, such regular distributions contribute to increased confidence among local and foreign investors in the Saudi stock market in general and in the REIT sector in particular, potentially attracting further liquidity and investment to the market.
