CBRT Governor Fatih Karahan attended the TOBB Board of Directors meeting
Fatih Karahan, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), and his team attended the Board of Directors meeting of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).29.09.2024 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 10th Meeting of the Investment Advisory Council
President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 10th Meeting of the Investment Advisory Council held at the Dolmabahçe Office of the Presidency.28.09.2024 İstanbul

Şekeroğlu and Büyükhelvacıgil visit to TOBB
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Ahmet Şekeroğlu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of TOBB BIS, and Mevlüt Büyükhelvacıgil, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Helvacızade Group of Companies, in his office.27.09.2024 Ankara

Ender Yorgancılar attended the 5th Turkish-German JETCO Meeting
The 5th Turkish-German JETCO meeting was held in Berlin on Friday, September 27, 2024 with the participation of German Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Climate Robert Habeck and Minister of Trade Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat.27.09.2024 14205

Informative meeting for TOBB staff
An informative meeting was held for the newly recruited staff of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) about the institutional structure and activities of TOBB with the coordination of TOBB President Advisor Hasan Çağlayan Dündar and the cooperation of TOBB Training and Quality Manager Nükhet Kuş.27.09.2024 Ankara

İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor İmamoğlu visited TOBB
İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu visited the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu in his office.26.09.2024 Ankara

Business world met with Minister of Labor and Social Security Işıkhan at TOBB
“Business World Consultation Meeting” was hosted by the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu with the participation of Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan at TOBB Twin Towers Conference Hall.23.09.2024 Ankara

Number of companies established in the first 8 months of 2024 decreased by 14.2% compared to the same period of last year
In the first 8 months of 2024, compared to the first 8 months of 2023, the number of established companies decreased by 14.2%, the number of established real person commercial enterprises decreased by 28.6%, the number of established cooperatives decreased by 13.2%.20.09.2024 Ankara

Meeting with representatives of the Erdek business world
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Erdek Chamber of Commerce Assembly Members hosted by Erdek Chamber of Commerce President Hüseyin Uz.19.09.2024 Erdek Balıkesir

Hisarcıklıoğlu meets with Bandırma business world
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the joint award ceremony of Bandırma Chamber of Commerce and Bandırma Commodity Exchange. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We presented the awards that our companies richly deserve. I sincerely congratulate our entrepreneurs who received awards.” Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that every company that produces, invests, exports and provides employment is a star and deserves an award.19.09.2024 Bandırma Balıkesir

‘Do not give up agriculture and animal husbandry’ warning in Susurluk Commodity Exchange
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkikye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Susurluk Commodity Exchange. Hisarcıklıoğlu, who met with the members of the assembly hosted by Susurluk Commodity Exchange Chairman Sefer Göçer and examined the new service building, emphasized that Susurluk is an important agricultural and livestock center.19.09.2024 Susurluk Balıkesir

Meeting with council members at Susurluk Chamber of Commerce
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited Susurluk Chamber of Commerce and met with the members of the council.19.09.2024 Susurluk Balıkesir

Those who shape the economy of Balıkesir received their awards
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the “Balıkesir Economy Awards” ceremony organized by Balıkesir Chamber of Commerce, Balıkesir Chamber of Industry and Balıkesir Commodity Exchange to present awards to companies that contributed to the economic development of the city.19.09.2024 Balıkesir

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Balıkesir TOBB Zağnos Paşa Secondary School
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Balıkesir TOBB Zağnos Paşa Secondary School and met with students.19.09.2024 Balıkesir

Visit to Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu in his office and held consultations.19.09.2024 Balıkesir

Visit to Van Commodity Exchange
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Van Commodity Exchange. Hisarcıklıoğlu, who met with Van Commodity Exchange President Nayif Süer and Assembly Members, listened to opinions and suggestions and held consultations.13.09.2024 Van

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Eastern Anatolia Regional Meeting of the TOBB Young Entrepreneurs Council
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Eastern Anatolia Regional Meeting of the TOBB Young Entrepreneurs Council in Van. He listened to the demands and suggestions of young entrepreneurs.13.09.2024 Van

Award to those who contribute to employment in Van
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award Ceremony for Contributors to Employment.13.09.2024 Van

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Van Gourmet and Gastronomy Fair
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited the Van Gourmet and Gastronomy Fair held at the Van Expo Fairground, visited the stands and received information from the authorities.13.09.2024 Van

Visit to Van Governor Balcı
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Van Governor Ozan Balcı and conveyed his wishes for success.13.09.2024 Van

Bingöl CCI Arbitration and Mediation Center inaugurated
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz inaugurated the Bingöl Chamber of Commerce and Industry Arbitration and Mediation Center and Elazığ Commodity Exchange Registration Office, which were launched to provide services to the Bingöl business world in business, commercial, consumer and lease disputes.13.09.2024 Ankara

“We invite US investors to invest more in Türkiye”
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) and the US Chamber of Commerce. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu invited US investors to invest more in Türkiye.13.09.2024 Ankara

“Local Chains Meet 2024” opens its doors
Speaking at the opening of the Local Chains Meet 2024 (YZB) Conference and Fair 2024 organized by the Turkish Retailers Federation (TPF), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), said: “The retail sector, which is the showcase of the manufacturer, is a business partner where the manufacturer can receive feedback on its products. The retail sector is the most important part of the value chain in the customer-oriented growing and developing system.”11.09.2024 İstanbul

Smart SME Digital Transformation Conference in Çorlu
Smart SME Tekirdağ Digital Transformation Conference was held in Çorlu under the auspices of TOBB and hosted by Çorlu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tekirdağ Chamber of Commerce and Industry with 400 participants. TOBB Board Member and President of Tekirdağ Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cengiz Günay and President of Çorlu Chamber of Commerce and Industry İzzet Volkan made the opening speeches on behalf of TOBB.11.09.2024 Ankara

Visit from Mr. Kazakbaev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Ankara
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, met with Mr. Ruslan Kazakbaev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Ankara, at his office in TOBB Twin Towers and evaluated the economic relations between Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan.10.09.2024 Ankara

Gaziantep delegation visits TOBB
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu hosted Mehmet Tuncay Yıldırım, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce; Adnan Ünverdi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gaziantep Chamber of Industry; Adil Sani Konukoğlu, Chairman of the Assembly; Mehmet Akıncı, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gaziantep Commodity Exchange; Fikret Kileci, Deputy Chairman of Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Coordinator Chairman of Southeastern Anatolia Exporters' Associations (GAİB); Cengiz Şimşek, Chairman of Gaziantep Organized Industrial Zone and Özer Özcan, Director of Gaziantep Organized Industrial Zone.10.09.2024 Ankara

Visit from Tamer Taşkın, Honorary Consul General to the Republic of South Africa in İzmir
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, hosted Tamer Taşkın, former TOBB Board Member and Honorary Consul General to the Republic of South Africa in his office.10.09.2024 Ankara

European Union's first registered cotton is from Türkiye
Söke Cotton became the 27th product to receive a geographical indication registration from the European Union. The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the first registered cotton of the European Union came out of Türkiye and said, “Good luck to Aydın and our country. I congratulate our Söke Commodity Exchange President Nejat Sağel, Söke Commodity Exchange Board of Directors, Assembly and everyone who contributed.”10.09.2024 Ankara

Visit from Burdur CCI President Keyik and Bucak CCI President Meçikoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Burdur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Yusuf Keyik and Bucak CCI Chairman Hasan Yalçın Meçikoğlu in his office.09.09.2024 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu witnessed the happiness of young couples
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu witnessed the wedding ceremony of Dilara and Çağrı, the daughter of Eyüp Şenol Ömeroğlu, Secretary General of Ankara Commodity Exchange. Hisarcıklıoğlu wished the young couple a lifetime of happiness.08.09.2024 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu witnessed the wedding of TOBB ETU graduates
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu witnessed the wedding ceremony of Öykü Demirbay and Harun Sakınan, graduates of TOBB ETU Faculty of Law.07.09.2024 Ankara

TOBB's 43 new schools welcome their students
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said that as TOBB, within the scope of the “154 SCHOOLS IN 154 PROVINCES” project initiated under the coordination of the Ministry of National Education, they brought 43 schools together with students this academic year. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The construction of 54 schools is ongoing. The remaining schools are in the project design phase.”06.09.2024 Ankara

“An important road map was presented with the MTP”
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, made an assessment of the Medium Term Program covering the 2025-2027 periods announced by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz. Hisarcıklıoğlu gave the following views in his statement:05.09.2024 Ankara

Congratulatory message from Hisarcıklıoğlu for Bursa Black Fig receiving geographical indication registration from the EU
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated those who contributed to the Bursa Black Fig / Bursa Black product upon receiving the geographical indication registration from the European Union.04.09.2024 Ankara

Visit to TOBB from Bilecik CCI President Ergün
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu hosted Bilecik Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Mehmet Ergün, Vice Chairman Ercan Öztürk and Yüksel Gökçedağ in his office.04.09.2024 Ankara

Arslan Keleş, Chairman of Karadeniz Ereğli Chamber of Commerce and Industry, visited TOBB
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Arslan Keleş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Karadeniz Ereğli Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in his office.04.09.2024 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu listened to the problems of private public bus operators
Kurtuluş Kara, Chairman of the Union of All Private Public Bus Cooperatives, Ercan Soydaş, Board Member of the Federation of Turkish Drivers and Automobilists, and private public bus operators from different provinces visited M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).04.09.2024 Ankara

Isparta Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Çelik visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu hosted Metin Çelik, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Isparta Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hüseyin Dede and Şakir Uygun in his office.04.09.2024 Ankara

Hüyük Strawberry became the 25th product to receive a geographical indication registration from the EU
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, congratulated those who contributed to Hüyük Strawberry receiving a geographical indication registration from the European Union.03.09.2024 Ankara

TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council Supreme Council convened
The fourth TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council Supreme Council Meeting was held online with the participation of Işınsu Kestelli, Member of the Council of Directors of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), Nurten Öztürk, President of TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council and TOBB KGK Supreme Council Members.02.09.2024 Ankara