The D&B Business Optimism Index is widely recognized as an indicator that measures the pulse of the business community and serves as a reliable benchmark for investors. The index is arrived at on the basis of a quarterly survey of business expectations.

Annual publication that provides an in-depth understanding of the SME sector developments in the region. It presents insights into the SME eco-system in various GCC countries with focus on areas like entrepreneurship, government initiatives & banking & credit environment and business challenges impacting the SME sector.

D&B conceptualized and launched the ‘Emerging SMEs’ series by providing information on over 4000 SMEs. The publication covers SME contact details, nature of operations, product range, as well as key management information. Apart from this, a survey conducted for these SMEs also includes insights on growth prospects and key obstacles to growth.

D&B’s Business Insight Series is a collection of research initiatives, providing regular updates on the economies in South Asia, Middle East & Africa. Some of the key current titles include:

• - Weekly Gulf Business Bulletin.
• - Monthly Stock Market updates for GCC and Egypt.
• - D&B Country Reports
• - South Asia Business Bulletin