Hisarcıklıoğlu met with council members at dinner
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Council Members attending the Chamber/Commodity Exchanges Council Members Information Seminar at dinner. 30.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the International Ankara Brand Meetings Fair
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the International Ankara Brand Meetings Fair organized by the Ankara Chamber of Commerce at the ATO Congresium.30.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the TATSO General Assembly
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, attended the 14th Meeting of the Turkish-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TATSO) General Assembly held in Berlin.29.11.2019 Berlin / Germany

Hisarcıklıoğlu in Berlin accompanied by delegation
In Berlin for the 14th Turkish-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TATSO) Ordinary General Assembly, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the delegation accompanying him attended the consultation and information meeting. 28.11.2019 Berlin / Germany

Islamic Arbitration Centre will contribute to the increase of trade and investments
Speaking at the panel on “The Role of Arbitration in Increasing Trade and Investments in the Islamic World” at the 35th meeting of the COMCEC (Standing Committee on Economic and Commercial Co-operation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation), the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA), Vice President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed that they have taken a step of historical importance and established the Islamic Arbitration Center. Hisarcıklıoğlu, “İstanbul is hosting the center. Our government has provided support. We as TOBB allocated space. We've prepared all the opportunities for it to work in the best way possible. As someone who has seen the arbitration personally, I'd like to say this. I believe that this center will further raise the trade and investments between us."28.11.2019 İstanbul

Visit to ASKON Headquarters
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Anatolian Lions Businessmen's Association (ASKON).27.11.2019 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu called for increased trade at COMCEC meeting
Speaking at the 35th COMCEC (Standing Committee on Economic and Commercial Co-operation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation) meeting, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) president and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) Vice President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed that the way to overcome the difficulties of the Islamic world is to come together and increase trade.27.11.2019 İstanbul

Turkey-EU JCC to meet in Turkey in March
Turkey-EU GCC Co-Chairs M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Panagiotis Gkofas agreed that the first meeting of Turkey-EU JCC 2020 should be held in Turkey.27.11.2019 İstanbul

Women Writing the Future received awards
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu who participated in the Final and Award Ceremony Program of the Women Writing the Future project in collaboration with TOBB, TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council and Turkcell, urged women to encourage their children to become entrepreneurs. “Success has no gender. The economy does not have gender," Hisarcıklıoğlu said, pointing out that women will still have the biggest share in breaking down their prejudices against women.23.11.2019 İstanbul

“Teachers are the architects who design the world of tomorrow"
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of (TOBB) President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TOBB University of Economics and Technology (ETU) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu published a message on the occasion of November 24th Teachers' Day, stating that teaching is one of the most honorable professions, adding, “Our teachers who prepare our children for the future are the architects who design the world of tomorrow.”23.11.2019 Ankara

Visit to Hisarcıklıoğlu from Aliağa Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Aliağa Chamber of Commerce President Ömer Ertürk, Council Speaker Adnan Saka and the delegation accompanying them. 22.11.2019 Ankara

Corum CCI President Başaranhıncal visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Çorum Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Çetin Başaranhıncal. 22.11.2019 Ankara

Karabük CCI delegation visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Karabük Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mehmet Mescier and the delegation accompanying him. 22.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with members of parliament
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Congressmen's Information Seminar. Hisarcıklıoğlu gave a message of unity and unity to the members of parliament in his speech here, “Never alienate each other.”22.11.2019 Ankara

We will increase our trade volume with Kyrgyzstan
Speaking at the Turkey-Kyrgyzstan Business Forum, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that there should be no barriers to trade between the two sister countries; stressing that they want to increase the volume of bilateral trade as the business community.21.11.2019 İstanbul

Zeytinoğlu: The value of the projects undertaken by Turkish companies in Qatar has reached $17 billion
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Board of Directors Vice President Ayhan Zeytinoğlu stated that the mutual trade volume of Turkey and Qatar reached $3 billion, and added, “The Qatari capital investing in our country 10 years ago was $100 million, but now this figure has reached $2.5 billion. The value of the projects undertaken by Turkish companies in Qatar reached $17 billion.”21.11.2019 İstanbul

Minister Kurum at TOBB
Environment and Urban Development Minister Murat Kurum attended the working luncheon hosted by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. During the meeting, topics related to spatial strategy planning and urbanism were discussed. 20.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu urged women entrepreneurs to be role models
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Women Entrepreneurs Council Executive Committee Presidents and TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council members convened, hosted by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan also attended the meeting at the TOBB twin Towers.20.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu celebrated World Women Entrepreneurs Day
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu celebrated The World Women Entrepreneurs' Day of women entrepreneurs at the Central Anatolia Region Chamber/Commodity Exchange Consultative Meeting, which he attended in Kayseri.19.11.2019 Kayseri

Central Anatolia Region Chamber/Commodity Exchange Consultative Meeting held in Kayseri
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Central Anatolia Region Chamber/Commodity Exchange Consultative Meeting hosted by the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce.19.11.2019 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kayseri Chamber of Industry
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Kayseri Chamber of Industry. Hisarcıklıoğlu had lunch with Kayseri Chamber of Industry President Mehmet Büyüksimitci and council members. 19.11.2019 Kayseri

Honorary doctorate from Erciyes University to TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu
Kayseri Erciyes University, Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was awarded an honorary doctorate.19.11.2019 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Rector Çalış
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Erciyes University Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Çalış at his office. 19.11.2019 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with 'Turkish-speaking entrepreneurs'
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the participants of the 22nd Turkish Speaking Entrepreneurs Program, urged increasing trade and cooperation. “The time for doing business by yourself is over. Whoever cooperates more, forms partnerships, wins.”18.11.2019 Ankara

Zonguldak CCI President Demir visited TOBB
Metin Demir, President of Zonguldak Chamber of Commerce and Industry, visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. Views were exchanged during the meeting. 18.11.2019 Ankara

Turkey and Pakistan's investment opportunities explained in Karachi
Turkey-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Forum 2nd Joint Meeting was held on November 15th, 2019, in Karachi with the participation of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Hisarcıklıoğlu and Turkish Ambassador to Islamabad Mustafa Yurdakul shared their views with the business community at the meeting. The meeting was attended by TOBB Vice President Selçuk Öztürk and many business people from Turkey and Pakistan.16.11.2019 Karachi Pakistan

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the ICCIA Board of Directors meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Vice President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) in Karachi. 16.11.2019 Karachi / Pakistan

Pakistan President Arif Alvi presented Hisarcıklıoğlu with an award
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Vice President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was awarded by Pakistani President Arif Alvi for his contributions to the development of trade between Islamic countries.15.11.2019 Karachi / Pakistan

Ease of Doing Business Report ISTANBUL Municipalities Workshop was held at TOBB
The Ease of Doing Business Istanbul Municipalities Workshop Program was organized by the Presidential Investment Office, the Ministry of Environmental Urbanism and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB).13.11.2019 İstanbul

Kazakhstan Prime Minister Askar Mamin at TOBB
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin, who is in Turkey for official visits, visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) with his accompanying delegation and met with TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.11.11.2019 Ankara

Didim CC delegation visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Didim Chamber of Commerce President Hilmi Erbas and the delegation accompanying him.11.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with regional TOBB provincial Young Entrepreneurs Board representatives
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with regional representatives of the TOBB Young Entrepreneurs Board. TOBB Board Members Oğuzhan A. Sadıkoğlu and S. Selim Kandemir were also present at the meeting.11.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu joined the 'Breath for the Future' campaign
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and TOBB ETU Board of Trustees Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu planted saplings in TOBB ETU Commemorative Forest. Hisarcıklıoğlu was accompanied by TOBB ETU Rector Prof. Dr. Güven Sak.11.11.2019 Ankara

Kazakhstan Prime Minister Mamin met with Turkish and Kazakh businesspeople
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting on trade and investment bringing together businesspeople from Turkey and Kazakhstan with the participation of Kazakhstan Prime Minister Askar Mamin.10.11.2019 İstanbul

Visit to Dursunbey Municipality
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Dursunbey Mayor Ramazan Bahçavan with his delegation.09.11.2019 Dursunbey Balıkesir

Call to invest in entrepreneurs at Dursunbey OIZ
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the promotional meeting of Dursunbey Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) with the delegation accompanying him. In addition to Hisarcıklıoğlu, TOBB Board Members Hakan Ülken and Özer Matlı, Former Turkish Parliament Speaker, Presidential High Advisory Board Member Cemil Çiçek, Former Minister of Interior Abdulkadir Aksu, Former Minister of Industry and Trade Ali Coşkun, YSK President Şadi Güven, Balıkesir Governor Ersin Yazıcı, Balıkesir Metropolitan Mayor Yücel Yılmaz, Balikesir Commodity Exchange President Ersin Erdoğan and Balıkesir CCI President Rahmi Kula also attended the meeting.09.11.2019 Dursunbey Balıkesir

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Balıkesir Commodity Exchange
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Balıkesir Commodity Exchange. TOBB Board Members Hakan Ülken and Ozer Matlı, Former Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek, Former Minister of Interior Abdulkadir Aksu, Former Minister of Industry and Trade Ali Coşkun, YSK President Şadi Güven, Balıkesir Governor Ersin Yazıcı, Balıkesir Metropolitan Mayor Yücel Yılmaz and Balıkesir Commodity Exchange President Ersin Erdoğan and council members of parliament took part in the visit.09.11.2019 Balıkesir

“You will never be forgotten”
On the 81st anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our republic, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu issued a message to mark the anniversary, “The bright path he has drawn for us will always be our guide. We will guard his works to the end.”09.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Çorlu CCI
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, accompanied by a delegation, visited the Çorlu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with Çorlu CCI President İzzet Volkan, board of directors and council members.08.11.2019 Çorlu

“As TOBB, we have made significant investments in Thrace in 3 areas”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Joint Consultative Meeting of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of the Thrace Region hosted by the Edirne Commodity Exchange.08.11.2019 Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Edirne CCI
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Edirne Chamber of Commerce and Industry with a delegation accompanying him and conversed with the members of the board of directors. Hisarcıklıoğlu and his delegation then went to the Edirne Commodity Exchange Livestock Sales Hall and examined the sales simulation. 08.11.2019 Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Thrace University Faculty of Theology
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Faculty of Theology of Thrace University, which was opened with the contributions of TOBB. Hisarcıklıoğlu presented students with copies of Nurettin Topçu's book, “Ethics”. 08.11.2019 Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu in Edirne
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Edirne Governor Ekrem Canalp, Edirne Metropolitan Mayor Recep Gürkan and regional chamber/commodity exchange presidents at supper in Edirne which he is visiting for the regional meeting. Hisarcıklıoğlu toured Edirne with his companions after the meal. 07.11.2019 Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu made condolatory visits in Lüleburgaz
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu made condolatory visits in Lüleburgaz.07.11.2019 Lüleburgaz

Visit to TÜSİAD President Kaslowski
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (TÜSİAD)President Simone Kaslowski. 06.11.2019 İstanbul

Vakıfbank General Manager Üstünsalih visited TOBB
Vakıfbank General Manager Abdi Serdar Üstünsalih visited M. Rifat Hisarciklioglu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB). A mutual exchange of views took place during the visit. 06.11.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended Future of Professions, Professions of the Future Congress
Speaking at the “Future of Professions, Professions of the Future Congress” organized by the Higher Education Council (YÖK), TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed that every investment in life is a risk, adding, “You can incur losses from every investment, however there is one type of investment that will always pay off in the long run: Investment in education.”05.11.2019 Ankara

Visit to Hisarcıklıoğlu from Sungurlu CE
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Sungurlu Commodity Exchange President Mustafa Kurbuz and the delegation accompanying him. 05.11.2019 Ankara

Galip Ensarioğlu visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors Former President, TOBB Chambers of Commerce and Industry Council Former President as well as 24th and 26th term Diyarbakır Parliamentary Representative Galip Ensarioğlu, Hisarcıklıoğlu thanked Ensarioğlu for his kind visit. 05.11.2019 Ankara

Private insurance coffers, merged informants and premium service declarations discussed at TOBB
The meeting on how the private insurance coffers established under the provisional Article 20 of The Law No. 506 can provide the combined declaration of informants and premium services was held at the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB).04.11.2019 Ankara

Milas meeting with the business community
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the business community Milas and the surrounding provinces and districts. Milas Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Reşit Özer hosted the consultation meeting with the participation of Milas CCI Members and environmental chamber and commodity exchange presidents, as well as Hisarcıklıoğlu, Muğla Governor Esengül Civelek, Milas Governor Eren Arslan and Provincial Police Chief.02.11.2019 Muğla

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended Milas Olive Harvest Festival
Speaking at the panel organized within the scope of the 6th Milas Olive Harvest Festival, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that olives and olive oil are an important value for the region, “You must focus on branding in order to grow the value of the goods you produce. Acquire your geographic markers,” he urged. Hisarcıklıoğlu also visited the stands at the festival and received information about the products.02.11.2019 Muğla

“Citrus is very important for Mersin”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in the Mersin Citrus Festival.02.11.2019 Mersin

Hisarcıklıoğlu at the Adana Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Adana Chamber of Commerce and met with Atila Menevşe, President of the Board of Directors of the Adana Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Directors and the Council Members. 01.11.2019 Adana

Visit to Family, Labor and Social Services Minister Selçuk
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Family, Labor and Social Services Minister Zehra Zümrüt Selcuk. The talks focused on issues related to the labor market. 01.11.2019 Ankara

Visit to Turkish Aeronautical Association President Aşçı
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the newly appointed Turkish Air Association President, Cenap Aşçı, and paid his condolences regarding the passing of him mother. 01.11.2019 Ankara

Call on Qatar to unite bold entrepreneurs and capital accumulation
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said at the Qatar-Turkey Business Forum that the Turkish entrepreneur is experienced and courageous, adding, “What Qatar has that we lack is capital accumulation and financial experience. Let's put them together with projects. Let's get the Turkey-Qatar partnership accepted by the whole world."01.11.2019 Ankara