“High Honor and Service Award” to Hisarcıklıoğlu
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was awarded the “High Honor and Service Award” for his work for the development and strengthening of trade and economic relations between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Türkiye, Turkic States and Islamic Countries.24.11.2023 Kyrenia / TRNC

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with TRNC President Tatar
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ersin Tatar after the opening program of the IV Leadership Academy & Management Congress. 24.11.2023 Kyrenia / TRNC

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the IV Leadership Academy & Management Congress
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the IV Leadership Academy & Management Congress organized by Silifke Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kyrenia with the participation of TRNC President Ersin Tatar and Turkish Ambassador to Nicosia Metin Feyzioğlu. 24.11.2023 Kyrenia / TRNC

During the first ten months of the year 2023 the number of newly established Companies decreased by 5,7% with respect to the same period of the previous year.
During the first ten months of the year 2023 the number of newly established Companies and the number of sole proprietorships decreased by 5,7% and 24,2% while the number of cooperatives increased by 72,8% with respect to the same period of the year 2022.24.11.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu celebrated November 24th Teachers’ Day
In his November 24th Teachers’ Day message, TOBB President and TOBB University of Economics and Technology (ETU) Chairman of the Board of Trustees M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that teachers are the beacons that guide and shed light on the society and said, “The success of the children raised by them will shape our future.”23.11.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 7th Konya Defense Industry Supplier Meetings
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 7th Konya Defense Industry Supplier Meetings, which started at the Selçuklu Congress Center. Hisarcıklıoğlu toured the booths. 23.11.2023 Konya

Visit to Konya Chamber of Industry
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Konya Chamber of Industry (KSO) and met with KSO Chairman Mustafa Büyükeğen, Assembly Chairman Memiş Kütükcü and members of the assembly. 23.11.2023 Konya

Hisarcıklıoğlu's visit to KOSAM
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Karatay University Development Oriented Strategic Research Center (KOSAM) and received information about the activities and projects of the Center. 23.11.2023 Konya

Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in the “Life Ahead Panel” of Let’s Talk Orange Event
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in the TOBB Türkiye Creative Industries Council Let’s Talk Orange Event “Life Ahead Panel” hosted by the Konya Chamber of Commerce, with a special focus on ‘graphic design and publishing.’23.11.2023 Konya

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Konya provincial/district Chamber/Exchange Presidents
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Konya provincial/district Chamber/Exchange Presidents Consultation Meeting hosted by Konya Commodity Exchange. 23.11.2023 Konya

Condolence visit from Hisarcıklıoğlu to Tahir Büyükhelvacıgil
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu paid a condolence visit to Tahir Büyükhelvacıgil, a member of TOBB High Coordination Board and Konya Chamber of Industry Assembly, whose father, Kadir Büyükhelvacıgil, has passed away. 23.11.2023 Konya

Gaziantep meeting at TOBB
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Gaziantep Ankara Meeting. In the event hosted by Hisarcıklıoğlu and organized by Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber, Gaziantep Metropolitan Mayor Fatma Şahin, Mustafa Varank, Chairman of the TBMM Industry, Trade, Energy, Natural Resources, Information and Technology Commission, former Minister of National Education Vehbi Dinçerler, former Minister of Justice Abdülhamit Gül, MPs, bureaucrats and business people took part. 22.11.2023 Ankara

WCF General Assembly held in Paris
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the General Assembly meeting of the World Chambers Federation (WCF) in Paris, the capital of France. 21.11.2023 Paris / France

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the WCF Executive Committee meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Executive Board meeting of the World Chambers Federation (WCF) in Paris, the capital of France. 20.11.2023 Paris / France

Entrepreneur women “2023 stars” awarded
Türkiye’s Entrepreneurial Women Power Competition, organized in cooperation with the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Board (KGK) and the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Türkiye (TEPAV), was awarded.19.11.2023 Ankara

Visit from Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce to Hisarcıklıoğlu
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Metin Güler, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce, Halil İbrahim Ara, Chairman of the Assembly, Özgür Alp, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Ahdem Evren Köse, Chief of Staff. During the visit, a mutual exchange of opinions took place. 18.11.2023 Ankara

Safranbolu CCI delegation visits Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Safranbolu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman of the Board of Directors Erol Altuntepe and Board Members in his office. 16.11.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with IRU Secretary General Pretto
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), met with Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) at TOBB Twin Towers. 16.11.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu re-elected as Eurochambres Vice President
The General Assembly of the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Eurochambres), of which the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu is the Vice President, was held in Brussels.15.11.2023 Brussels / Belgium

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited the Vice President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, as part of his Brussels program. During the visit, Türkiye-EU relations including the modernization of the Customs Union, visa and transport quotas were discussed. 14.11.2023 Brussels / Belgium

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the European Companies Assembly meeting
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Vice President of the European Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Eurochambres) and President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), attended the “European Companies Assembly” meeting held at the European Parliament General Assembly Hall in Brussels with the participation of 750 companies from Eurochambres member countries.14.11.2023 Brussels / Belgium

Ülken: “As TOBB, we provide all necessary support to insurance agencies”
Hakan Ülken, Member of the Board of Directors of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), emphasized that as TOBB, they are working to solve the problems faced by insurance agencies and to ensure professional institutionalization and development, and said that they provide all necessary support for agencies and their personnel to specialize and provide better quality service to the insured.13.11.2023

ICC Türkiye National Committee Board of Directors convened
The Board of Directors Meeting of the International Chamber of Commerce Türkiye National Committee (ICC Türkiye) was held at the TOBB Twin Towers Social Facilities under the chairmanship of M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) and Chairman of the ICC Türkiye National Committee. 10.11.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu pays condolence visit to Necdet Ünüvar
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu paid a condolence visit to Ankara University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Ünüvar for his mother Müzeyyen Ünüvar who passed away. 09.11.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu's visit to Mustafa Elitaş
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Mustafa Elitaş, Deputy Chairman of the AK Party, and conveyed his wishes for good luck.09.11.2023 Ankara

Edirne KGK and GGK members visit Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received TOBB Edirne Young Entrepreneurs Board President Görkem Aras, TOBB Edirne Women Entrepreneurs Board Vice President Emine Günay and Board members from Keşan. 09.11.2023 Ankara

TOBB Supreme Disciplinary Board visits Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the members of the TOBB Supreme Disciplinary Board at TOBB Twin Towers. 09.11.2023 Ankara

We will continue to protect Atatürk's works
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his message on the 85th anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, said, “We will continue to protect all the works of the great Atatürk and the civilization path he illuminated for us. We, the Turkish business world, will work with all our strength to be worthy of his cherished memory in the second century of our Republic.”09.11.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu at İstanbul Expo Center
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Şekib Avdagiç, Chairman of the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce, at the İstanbul Expo Center.08.11.2023 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Unicera İstanbul International Ceramic Bathroom Kitchen Fair
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the stands of the companies at Unicera İstanbul International Ceramic Bathroom Kitchen Fair and examined their new products, innovative and original designs.08.11.2023 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Al-Sayed, Qatar's Minister of State for Free Zones
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu discussed cooperation opportunities with Ahmad Al-Sayed, Qatar's Minister of State for Free Zones, and the accompanying delegation at the 14th Turkish-Arab Economic Forum. 08.11.2023 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Egyptian Finance Minister Maait
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Egyptian Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait, President of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce Ahmed Al Wakil and Secretary General of the Union of Arab Chambers Khaled Hanafy at the 14th Turkish-Arab Economic Forum.08.11.2023 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Turkish-Arab Economic Forum
The 14th Turkish-Arab Economic Forum (TAF) was held in İstanbul with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, the Presidential Investment Office and in cooperation with the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).08.11.2023 İstanbul

Board of Directors of the Islamic Arbitration Center convened
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Arbitration Center M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Arbitration Center. During the meeting, views were exchanged on the issues on the agenda of the Arbitration Center. 06.11.2023 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States
President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) and the Union of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 10th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, with the theme of the Turkic Age. 03.11.2023 Astana / Kazakhstan

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers meeting
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and the Union of Turkish Chambers of Commerce and Industry, attended the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. At the meeting, Hisarcıklıoğlu conveyed the views and suggestions of the Turkic business world. 03.11.2023 Astana / Kazakhstan

Local products showcased in Antalya
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his speech at the opening of the Local Products Expo, reminded that the Expo has hosted nearly 4,000 exhibitors and nearly 2 million visitors in 11 years and said, “YÖREX also made significant contributions to the development of the geographical indication ecosystem in our country and increased the perception and awareness of geographical indications.”02.11.2023 Antalya

Hisarcıklıoğlu visits Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin in his office. 01.11.2023 Antalya

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Antalya Metropolitan Municipality
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Antalya Metropolitan Mayor Muhittin Böcek in his office.01.11.2023 Antalya

Successful business people of Antalya were awarded
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the ATSO 100th Anniversary of the Republic Award Ceremony hosted by Ali Bahar, President of the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Antalya Metropolitan Mayor Muhittin Böcek also took part in the ceremony.01.11.2023 Antalya

The world's new wealthy are those who keep up with the times and invent
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu in his speech at the 100th Year G3 Summit, pointing out that it is possible to sell goods all over the world through e-commerce, “In the first 6 months of this year, Türkiye's e-commerce volume increased 110 percent compared to the previous year. 653 billion lira trade volume was realized. Great opportunities have emerged for those who see and evaluate the opportunity here. This issue is not limited to the domestic market. E-export volume also exceeded 2 billion dollars. But there are greater distances we will cover in this field.” Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the new wealthy of the world are entrepreneurs who succeed in catching up with the age and inventing.01.11.2023 Antalya

Condolence visit to Antalya CCI President Ali Bahar
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu paid a condolence visit to Ali Bahar, President of the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for his father İbrahim Bahar, who passed away recently.01.11.2023 Antalya