TOBB 81st General Assembly held
The 81st Financial General Assembly of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) was held at TOBB ETÜ with the participation of Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, representatives of the chamber and commodity exchange community and 3,000 businesspeople from 81 provinces.31.05.2025 Ankara

TOBB 81st General Assembly dinner
TOBB 81st General Assembly dinner was hosted by M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB). 30.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu received the Chamber / Commodity Exchange Presidents
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received the Chamber / Exchange Presidents and TOBB Delegates who came to Ankara to attend the 81st General Assembly of TOBB in his office. 30.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Chamber/Exchange stands
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited the stands where local products were served by the Chambers / Commodity Exchanges in the TOBB Twin Towers garden to celebrate TOBB’s 81st General Assembly. 30.05.2025 Ankara

TOBB in the presence of Atatürk
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), visited the Anıtkabir within the scope of the 81st General Assembly of TOBB, together with the TOBB General Assembly Council, TOBB Board of Directors, Councils, chambers, commodity exchange presidents and delegates, and made a moment of silence in the presence of Ata.30.05.2025 Ankara

Kayseri’s geographically marked products introduced at TOBB
A certificate presentation and promotion ceremony for Kayseri’s geographically marked products was held at the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).29.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu received TOBB commissions and boards
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received the commissions and boards within TOBB in his office before the 81st General Assembly of TOBB. 29.05.2025 Ankara

İzmir Chamber of Commerce visits Hisarcıklıoğlu
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Mahmut Özgener, Chairman of the Board of Directors of İzmir Chamber of Commerce, Selami Özpoyraz, Chairman of the Assembly, Board of Directors and Assembly Members in his office. 29.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the YOIKK meeting
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting of the Coordination Board for Improvement of the Investment Environment (YOİKK) held at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz.29.05.2025 Ankara

Technical Visit to STAUM by Moroccan Delegation
An official delegation Morocco visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) to examine the Digital Tachograph System in Türkiye. During the visit, which took place on May 21-22, detailed information was provided on the work carried out at the Digital Tachograph Research and Application Center (STAUM) and card production processes were observed on site.29.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with members of TOBB Accounts Review Commission
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with TOBB Accounts Review Commission members Ömer Gülsoy, Saffet İnamlık, Tayfun Karataş, Koray Yolcu and Mustafa Akbıyık. 28.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the funeral ceremony of Cemil Günay, father of Cengiz Günay
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), attended the funeral ceremony of Cemil Günay, father of Cengiz Günay, Member of the Board of Directors of TOBB and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tekirdağ Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Hisarcıklıoğlu prayed for the grace of Allah upon the deceased and extended condolences to his family and relatives. 27.05.2025 Tekirdağ

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with German Ambassador Sorg
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu discussed Türkiye-Germany economic and trade relations with German Ambassador to Ankara Sibylle Katharina Sorg. Hisarcıklıoğlu thanked Sorg for hosting him. 27.05.2025 Ankara

Erzincan Tulum Cheese receives geographical indication registration from the EU
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that Erzincan Tulum Cheese is the 32nd product to receive a geographical indication registration the European Union (EU) and said, “I congratulate Erzincan and our country. I congratulate Ahmet Tanoğlu, President of Erzincan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Erzincan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Erzincan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors, Assembly and everyone who contributed.”27.05.2025 Ankara

Business world met at the Economy Summit
Organized by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), the TOBB Türkiye Economy Summit was hosted by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu with the participation of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, relevant Ministers and Chamber/Exchange Presidents at TOBB Twin Towers.23.05.2025 Ankara

The number of newly established companies increased by 18.5% with respect to the same month of the previous year.
During the first four months of the year 2025 the number of newly established Companies and the number of sole proprietorships increased by 0,4% and 17,0% while the number of cooperatives decreased by 24,8% according to the same period of the year 2024.23.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of GarajX TEKMER
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), met with young entrepreneurs at the opening of the Garaj X Technology Development Center, which brings together the stakeholders of the entrepreneurship ecosystem.22.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu in Gebze
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, attended the opening and groundbreaking ceremony of many projects in Gebze.20.05.2025 Gebze / Kocaeli

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited HOMETEX Fair
President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the International Home Textile Fair (HOMETEX) organized by the Turkish Home Textile Industrialists’ and Business People’s Association (TETSİAD). Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the stands and examined the new season collections and innovative products at the fair, which started at the İstanbul Expo Center. 20.05.2025 İstanbul

Eurochambres delegation visits Marta Kos
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited Marta Kos, member of the European Commission in charge of Enlargement, with the delegation of the Union of European Chambers (Eurochambres), of which he is Vice President. During the meeting, the updating of the Customs Union and visa problems of business people and truck drivers were brought to the agenda. 19.05.2025

“It is our youth who give us hope for the future”
On the occasion of May 19th Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, who published a message, stated that youth and young ideas will ensure that the Republic of Türkiye will move forward rapidly in the race of civilizations. TOBB President18.05.2025 Ankara

Gençlerbirliği President Sungur and his entourage visited TOBB
President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rİfat Hisarcıklıoğlu hosted Osman Sungur, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gençlerbirliği Sports Club, and Board Members Erhan Kızılmeşe, Atilla Yıldırım, Mehmet Selvi.17.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Ambassador Abdulaziz Ahmed al Adwani
President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Ankara Abdülaziz Ahmed al Adwani at TOBB Twin Towers. During the meeting, economic and commercial relations between Türkiye and Kuwait were discussed. 16.05.2025 Ankara

TOBB 2025 Service Honor Certificate and Plaque Presentation Ceremony
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) 2025 Service Honor Certificate and Plaque Presentation Ceremony was hosted by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç and Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır at TOBB Twin Towers.15.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu received Olgun Aydın
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Olgun Aydın, Chairman of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce Cosmetic Products Manufacturing and Sellers Vocational Committee, in his office. 13.05.2025 Ankara

Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce visits Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board of Directors M. Tuncay Yıldırım, Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce Board Member İbrahim Yetkinşekerci, Assembly Member Kazım Çolak, Renewable Energy Vocational Committee Chairman Peykan Samlı in his office. 12.05.2025 Ankara

Kocaeli CC President Bulut visits Hisarcıklıoğlu
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Necmi Bulut, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kocaeli Chamber of Commerce, who was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE), in his office. Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated Necmi Bulut and wished Bulut success. 12.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Bahrain Ambassador to Ankara Marzooq
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Bahrain's Ambassador to Ankara Bassam Ahmed Ali Marzooq at TOBB Twin Towers. During the meeting, Türkiye-Bahrain economic and trade relations were discussed. 12.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Belgian Ambassador to Ankara Velde
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the Ambassador of Belgium to Ankara Hendrik Van de Velde at TOBB Twin Towers. During the meeting, economic and commercial relations between Türkiye and Belgium were discussed. 12.05.2025 Ankara

TOBB Twin Towers illuminated in European Union colors
The Twin Towers of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) were illuminated with the colors of the European Union on the occasion of Europe Day on May 9th. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Happy May 9th Europe Day” in his social media post. 09.05.2025 Ankara

Get well soon visit to Gürsel Baran
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Gürsel Baran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce, and conveyed his get well soon wishes. 09.05.2025 Ankara

BBP President Destici visited TOBB
Mustafa Destici, Chairman of the Grand Union Party, together with the accompanying delegation, visited the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu in his office. 09.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Okay Memiş, Secretary General of the National Security Council
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), visited Okay Memiş, Secretary General of the National Security Council, and wished him success in his new position. TOBB Board Member Zeki Kıvanç and TOBB Secretary General Mustafa Saraçöz also attended the visit. 08.05.2025 Ankara

Visit to Gimat President Recai Kesimal
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Recai Kesimal, Ankara Chamber of Commerce Assembly Member, who was re-elected as the Chairman of the Gimat Board of Directors, and conveyed his wishes for good luck. 07.05.2025 Ankara

TOBB ETU MED accepts MED President candidates
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Harun Sakınan and Kamil Onur Özkaleli, who are candidates for the presidency of the TOBB University of Economics and Technology Alumni Association in the elections to be held on May 10th. Hisarcıklıoğlu wished both candidates success in the elections. 07.05.2025 Ankara

Consultation meeting with Regional Chamber-Exchange Presidents hosted by Konya Commodity Exchange
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, hosted by the Konya Commodity Exchange, met with Konya, Karaman and Aksaray Chamber-Exchange Presidents.06.05.2025 Konya

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 2nd Konya Economic Forum
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), participated in the 2nd Konya Economic Forum and came together with business people, industrialists and entrepreneurs.06.05.2025 Konya

‘Tax audits’ message from Hisarcıklıoğlu
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in a statement made on his social media account, stated that they support the fight against informality, pointed out that the tax system should be fair and transparent and emphasized that it should not discourage entrepreneurs from working.06.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu urges ‘common sense and dialog’ to solve problems in e-commerce
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, attended the introductory meeting of the e-Commerce Outlook Report in Türkiye, hosted by Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat. In his speech here, Hisarcıklıoğlu asked Minister Bolat to carry a more active role in the regulation of the e-commerce sector by TOBB and sector councils as the institution that knows the sector best.06.05.2025 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Altınkaya, Honorary President of the 1st Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Honorary President of the 1st Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation Ali Altınkaya, Turkmen Kaplan Law Firm Founders Lawyer Merve Turkmen Kaplan and Lawyer Mustafa Murat Kaplan. 05.05.2025 Ankara

Visit from Kastamonu CE President İzbeli to Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Kastamonu Commodity Exchange Chairman Serdar İzbeli and Secretary General Emre Uzer in his office. 05.05.2025 Ankara

Nazlı Ceylan Balduk Kurtul visits Hisarcıklıoğlu
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, TOBB Türkiye Textile Industry Council Member, Nazar Textile Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors Nazlı Ceylan Balduk Kurtul received in his office. 05.05.2025 Ankara

General Assembly of UMAT Customs and Tourism Enterprises Inc.
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the General Assembly of Umat Customs and Tourism Enterprises Inc.02.05.2025 İpsala / Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Uzunköprü Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited Uzunköprü Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with the members of the Assembly.02.05.2025 Uzunköprü / Edirne

Hayrabolu OIZ visit
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Hayrabolu Organized Industrial Zone and made inspections.02.05.2025 Hayrabolu / Tekirdağ

Visit to Hayrabolu Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Hayrabolu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with the members of the Assembly.02.05.2025 Hayrabolu / Tekirdağ

Visit to Hayrabolu Commodity Exchange
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited Hayrabolu Commodity Exchange and met with the members of the Assembly.02.05.2025 Hayrabolu / Tekirdağ

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended President Erdoğan’s invitation to May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), together with representatives of workers, civil servants, employers and professional organizations, met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of May 1st, Labor and Solidarity Day.01.05.2025 Ankara