Hisarcıklıoğlu attended Ankara CE Council Meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the October Council Meeting of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO). At the meeting, the 100th anniversary of the Republic and Ankara Chamber of Commerce was celebrated. 31.10.2023 Ankara

“We want to meet qualified human resources needs from vocational high schools and vocational training centers”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) Education Council Meeting was held at TOBB Twin Towers Social Facilities with the participation of Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.31.10.2023 Ankara

Central Anatolia Region chamber/exchange presidents met at TOBB
Central Anatolia Regional Meeting was held in TOBB Twin Towers under the chairmanship of M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).30.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu at the Presidential Complex
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), participated in the events organized at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of our Republic and the 29th October Republic Day, representing the business world. Hisarcıklıoğlu also signed the “100th Anniversary of the Republic Board.” 29.10.2023 Ankara

“HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR GLORIOUS REPUBLIC!”
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, made a statement on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of our Republic: “The Republic, the form of government dominated by the will of the nation, is the greatest power behind us as we march towards our great and new goals. We are proud of our 100-year-old Republic. We owe gratitude to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and all his comrades-in-arms and our martyrs.”28.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu takes over as WCF President
Elected as the President of the World Federation of Chambers (WCF), of which 115 countries are members, M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), took over the presidency Nicolas Uribe, former President of WCF, at a ceremony held in Paris.27.10.2023 Paris / France

Cooperation opportunities in trade and investment between Türkiye and Turkmenistan discussed at TOBB
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhammedov met with the Turkish business world at the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB). The Türkiye-Turkmenistan Business Forum was hosted by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu in cooperation with TOBB and the Foreign Economic Relations Board, with the participation of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhammedov, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır.26.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with OTS Secretary General Omuraliev
President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and President of the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev. 25.10.2023 Ankara

Marmara Region chamber/exchange presidents met at TOBB
Marmara Regional Meeting was held at TOBB Twin Towers under the chairmanship of M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).24.10.2023 Ankara

Türkiye - Albania economic and trade relations were evaluated at TOBB
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay and Albanian Deputy Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Megi Fino at TOBB Twin Towers. During the meeting, Türkiye-Albania economic and trade relations were discussed. 24.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Rafuna, President of Kosovo Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the President of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce Lulzim Rafuna and the accompanying delegation at TOBB Twin Towers.24.10.2023 Ankara

Aegean Region chamber/exchange presidents met at TOBB
Aegean Regional Meeting was held at TOBB Twin Towers under the chairmanship of M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).23.10.2023 Ankara

Consultation meeting with Kayseri business community
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Kayseri Provincial / District Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Joint Assembly Meeting.21.10.2023 Kayseri

Condolence visit to Kayseri Commodity Exchange President Bağlamış
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, together with the accompanying delegation, paid a condolence visit to Recep Bağlamış, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kayseri Commodity Exchange, for the passing of his mother Elmas Bağlamış.21.10.2023 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu at the Kayseri Science Center
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited the Kayseri Science Center, examined the pieces found in the salvage excavations on the banks of the Yamula Dam and received a briefing on the subject.21.10.2023 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Opening Ceremony of Kayseri Commodity Exchange Livestock Market
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Kayseri Commodity Exchange Livestock Market Opening Ceremony.21.10.2023 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with TOBB SEIK delegation
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Ahmet Nedim Erdem, who was re-elected as the President of the TOBB Insurance Adjusters Executive Committee (SEİK), and members of the Executive Committee. 20.10.2023 Ankara

Black Sea Region chamber/exchange presidents met at TOBB
Black Sea Regional Meeting was held at TOBB Twin Towers under the chairmanship of the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.20.10.2023 Ankara

During the first nine months of the year 2023 the number of newly established Companies decreased by 5,1% with respect to the same period of the previous year.
During the first nine months of the year 2023 the number of newly established Companies and the number of sole proprietorships decreased by 5,1% and 23,0% while the number of cooperatives increased by 73,3% with respect to the same period of the year 2022.20.10.2023 Ankara

Presidents of chambers/exchanges of the Mediterranean Region met at TOBB
The Mediterranean Regional Meeting was held at TOBB Twin Towers under the chairmanship of M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).19.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the delegation headed by ITFC Operations Manager Noordali
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, met with the delegation headed by M. Nazeem Noordali, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) operating under the Islamic Development Bank Group.19.10.2023 Ankara

Chamber/exchange presidents of Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia Regions met at TOBB
Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia Regional Meeting was held at TOBB Twin Towers under the chairmanship of M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).18.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu elected President of the World Federation of Chambers
Uniting chambers of 115 countries under one roof, the World Federation of Chambers elected M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) as the President of the Federation. Hisarcıklıoğlu, who received the highest number of votes among the six candidates, said, “As TOBB, we are elected to the management of all regional and global institutions and organizations, and we are honored to represent our country and our business world. The fact that our success is also seen and appreciated abroad made me very happy as a Turk. I would like to thank the representatives of the international business world who deemed me worthy of this duty and voted for me.”17.10.2023 Brussels Belgium

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the conference on the 100th anniversary of the Republic and the anniversary of the Türkiye-Belgium labor agreement
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the “Conference on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic and the 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Türkiye-Belgium Labor Agreement,” organized by the Embassy of Türkiye in Brussels and the Egmont Royal Institute of International Affairs in Brussels, Belgium.16.10.2023 Brussels Belgium

TOBB Management in Brussels
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, together with TOBB Board Members, traveled to Brussels for bilateral meetings and a series of contacts.16.10.2023 Brussels / Belgium

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Ambassador Zadeh
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Iranian Ambassador to Ankara Mohammad Hasan Habibollah Zadeh. During the meeting, bilateral economic relations and the latest developments in the region were discussed. 14.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 26th Traditional Consumer Awards Ceremony
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 26th Traditional Consumer Awards Ceremony organized by the Ministry of Trade with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the TOBB Conference Hall.11.10.2023 Ankara

“Türkiye's attractiveness in the eyes of investors has increased with the addition of arbitration to our national legislation”
The Judiciary and Business Symposium was held at the Haliç Congress Center with the participation of Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) President Şekib Avdagiç.10.10.2023 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with students in the first class at TOBB ETU
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TOBB ETU, met with students in the “Entrepreneurship and Leadership” course at the opening of TOBB ETU 2023-2024 academic year.09.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Ambassador Bilgiç
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Tanju Bilgiç, who was appointed as the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Moscow, at TOBB Twin Towers. During the meeting, Hisarcıklıoğlu wished Bilgiç success in his new post. 09.10.2023 Ankara

Visit from Ayvalık CE to Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Ali Uçar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ayvalık Chamber of Commerce and members of the Board of Directors in his office. 07.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended Zile CCI 100th Anniversary Celebration
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Zile TSO 100th Foundation Anniversary Celebration organized by Zile Chamber of Commerce and Industry.06.10.2023 Tokat

Hisarcıklıoğlu visits Zile CE
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Zile Commodity Exchange and met with Chairman of the Board Muammer Teke and council members.06.10.2023 Tokat

Zile CCI new service building opened
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening ceremony of Zile Chamber of Commerce and Industry's new service building.06.10.2023 Tokat

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the primary school under construction in Turhal
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, within the scope of 154 Schools in 154 Counties campaign, visited the primary school with 12 classrooms under construction in Turhal and made inspections. 06.10.2023 Tokat

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Tokat Chamber/Exchange Council Members
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Tokat province / district Chamber / Stock Exchange Joint consultation meeting.06.10.2023 Tokat

Hisarcıklıoğlu's visit to Tokat CE
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Tokat Commodity Exchange and met with Chairman of the Board of Directors Lütfi Bora, Board of Directors and Council members. 06.10.2023 Tokat

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Tokat CCI
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Tokat Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with Fatih Gökdere, Chairman of the Board of Directors, members of the Board of Directors and the Council. 06.10.2023 Tokat

Visit from Hisarcıklıoğlu to Tokat Governor Hatipoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Tokat Governor Numan Hatipoğlu.06.10.2023 Tokat

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Ambassador Matis of Hungary
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), met with Viktor Matis, Ambassador of Hungary to Ankara. During the meeting, which was also attended by Embassy Commercial Attaché Peter Kövecsi-Olah, consultations were held on Türkiye-Hungary economic and trade relations. 05.10.2023 Ankara

41st meeting of the Türkiye - EU Joint Consultative Committee was held in Brussels
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 41st Meeting of the Türkiye - EU Joint Consultative Committee in Brussels.04.10.2023 Brussels / Belgium

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with members of the press at Togg Technology Campus
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Togg, met with members of the press at Togg Technology Campus.03.10.2023 Gemlik / Bursa

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Mammadova, CEO of Azerbaijan National Confederation of Employers
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Natavan Mammadova, CEO of the Azerbaijan Confederation of Employers. 02.10.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited ASELSAN General Manager Akyol
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), paid an congratulatory visit to Ahmet Akyol, General Manager of ASELSAN. 02.10.2023 Ankara

Visit to Yaşar Güler, Minister of National Defense
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Yaşar Güler, Minister of National Defense.02.10.2023 Ankara

Industrial road map for the earthquake zone announced at TOBB
After the earthquake disaster in 11 provinces, the “Earthquake Impact Analysis and Reporting Study of the Manufacturing Sector” prepared by Gaziantep Chamber of Industry (GSO) and the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), which includes the short, medium and long term road map of the manufacturing industry in the region, was introduced at a meeting hosted by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).02.10.2023 Ankara

TOBB Participated in the First Meeting of ECO & IRU Consultative Group of TIR Guarantor Organizations
02.10.2023