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Friday, November 13 - 2009

Dun & Bradstreet teams up with Muthanna Investment Company to launch Kuwait's first business optimism index

Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Ltd (D&B), the world's premier financial data and business information provider, has entered into a partnership with Muthanna Investment Company (MIC) to develop Kuwait's first Business Optimism Index.

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A Business Optimism Index is a measure of business confidence. Released quarterly, it is a survey wherein the business expectations are gauged in order to determine the prevalent market sentiment. It is one of the most effective ways to track how the business community perceives the economy, and where they think it is moving.

Business Optimism Indexes are commonly used to better identify and understand the growth expectations of the business community and its response to current developments within an economy. Over time business optimism indexes develop into leading indicators of economic activity, and thus assist the business and investment community, and also policy makers, in short-term economic analysis and strategic planning.

Abdulaziz N. Al-Marzooq, General Manager of MIC, comments:
"At MIC, research is at the core of our business and plays a fundamental role in the value we deliver to our clients. The Kuwaiti economy continues to grow and attract interest from investors and business observers, and with it grows the demand for research. By tracking and measuring the business community's expectations, we believe that the Business Optimism Index for Kuwait is set to become a key reference in assisting both businesses and policy makers in anticipating developments and thus facilitate strategic decision-making and business planning."


Rajesh Mirchandani, CEO of D&B South Asia Middle East added: "Developing and maintaining investor interest is influenced to a large degree by the availability of frequently updated economic information. The D&B Business Optimism Index has been designed to serve this requirement; capturing the sentiment of the business community about Kuwait's economic prospects and making it available on a quarterly basis."

Commenting on the partnership with MIC, Rajesh Mirchandani adds "We at D&B believe strongly in drawing from local partnerships to add value to our insight and analysis on the economy. We are pleased to have MIC on board for this initiative. We feel that our combined strength will add significant value to the Business Optimism Index on Kuwait, and thus to the business community as a whole."
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About Dun & Bradstreet
Dun & Bradstreet is considered to be the world's premier financial data and business information provider, and widely recognized as the world's leading business knowledge provider. Established in 1847, the company owns and maintains the world's largest commercial database containing some 125 million business records, and provides business information solutions to the world's business community. Ranked by Fortune Magazine as the most respected company within its field, D&B's products and services are synonymous with trust, insight, and expertise.

Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East (D&B SAME) was established in 2003 and is responsible for developing the company's products and services in and for the region. Recognizing the paucity of information on the regional economies, D&B has made it one of its core commitments to develop analytical tools that will assist in better explaining developments in the region.

About MIC
Muthanna Investment Company K.S.C.C. ("MIC") is an investment company headquartered in Kuwait, which carries business in accordance with the Noble Sharia. The Company's roots extend back to 1977 when its Parent, Kuwait Finance House "KFH", was the first Islamic finance institution in Kuwait. With the intention to be its investment arm, KFH established its wholly-owned Muthanna Investment Company.

MIC strength lies in the diversified business activities that enable us to smoothly enter the local and international markets and expand our business, either regionally or internationally, in line with our strategic vision and objectives. The business highlights extend to rapidly growing sectors, chief among them are launch and management of real estate portfolios and property development projects in different countries such as USA, UK and the GCC. Hence Muthanna Investment Company offers two major services; Corporate Finance and Asset Management. The Company's mission is to protect and grow its clients and shareholder's interests and wealth, with a vision of being the leading full-fledge Islamic Investment Company in the region.

for more details please contact:
Tatjana Marinko
Director-Business Development
Dun & Bradstreet SAME Ltd.
Tel: +971-4-3695700

Eman Bajes
Assistant Marketing Manager
Muthanna Investment Company
Tel: +965-2987455

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