Visit to Hisarcıklıoğlu from Ankara Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Gürsel Baran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ankara Chamber of Commerce, and the accompanying Board Members. 31.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with members of İzmir CC services sector council committee
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting of the İzmir Chamber of Commerce services sector council committee.30.12.2020 Ankara

“We look forward with hope to the future of our country”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed hope for 2021 as the business world and wished everyone health, peace and happiness.30.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Erzurum provincial/district chambers/exchanges council members
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the joint council meeting of Erzurum Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Erzurum Commodity Exchange, Oltu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Pasin Chamber of Commerce and Industry.29.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with US Ambassador to Ankara Satterfield
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the United States Ambassador to Ankara David M. Satterfield at a working dinner held at TOBB.29.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with members of the Turkey e-Commerce Council
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the TOBB Turkey e-Commerce Council meeting held via video conference.28.12.2020 Ankara

Tablets for 30,000 students from TOBB
TOBB has provided tablets with keyboards to students in need who are receiving online education. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said that they provided tablets with keyboards for 30,000 students who were schooling online during the pandemic and that distribution to the Provincial Directorates of National Education began to be delivered to the students.27.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the last Consultation Council meeting of the year chaired by Minister Pekcan
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in the 19th Consultation Council, held via videoconference chaired by Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.27.12.2020 Ankara

Turkey's SMEs Bulletin published
The “Turkey's SMEs Bulletin” was published by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) in order to draw attention to the share of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country's economy and to facilitate access of data related to SMEs by compiling them under a single bulletin.26.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Ordu, Fatsa, Ünye Chambers and Exchanges
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the Presidents of Ordu, Fatsa, Ünye Chambers and Exchanges, Boards of Directors, Councils and Young and Women entrepreneurs.25.12.2020 Ankara

Milas olive oil has been registered with the EU
Milas Olive Oil was registered as a geographical marker in the European Union. M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), said, "We are proud that the geographical markers, which are our national treasures, are registered first in our country and then in the European Union."25.12.2020 Ankara

Effects of the pandemic discussed with Ankara Chambers and Exchanges
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the joint meeting of the Boards of Directors of Ankara Chambers and Commodity Exchanges, where the effects of the pandemic were evaluated.24.12.2020 Ankara

Effects of the pandemic discussed on webinar with members of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu evaluated the impact of the pandemic on the sectors with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) President Şekib Avdagic and ITO member Bread, Flour and Bakery Products, Education, Hotel, Restaurant-Food and Beverage Services, Passenger Transportation-Travel Agencies, Culture-Sports, Baklava-Pasta, Sugar Products Professional Committees. The meeting was held online via webinar. 23.12.2020 Ankara

Top 100 fastest growing companies announced
At the TOBB Turkey 100 Award Ceremony organized with the contributions of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), TEPAV and TOBB ETU, Turkey's top 100 fastest growing companies were announced to the public according to the sales revenue growth rate ranking in 2016-2018. Ankara-based Gintek Construction Inc. was the fastest growing company with a rate of 4357.5%. In the ranking, FS Foreign Trade from İstanbul took second place; Ankara company Profen Defense and Security Technologies took third place; Ravago Chemicals Turkey Chemical Raw Materials from İstanbul took fourth place while İstanbul-based SBS Scientific Bio Solutions took fifth place. The award ceremony, attended by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan, was held via webinar.22.12.2020 Ankara

Arbitration Council convened
The Arbitration Council convened chaired by Hakan Öztatar, Director General of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Justice.21.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Antalya CE Councillors
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Antalya Commodity Exchange (ATB) Council meeting and met with ATB Board of Directors, Assembly Members, Members of Professional Committees and women and young entrepreneurs.19.12.2020 Ankara

Kahramanmaraş TOBB Science High School Coding School opened
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the “Coding School” project implemented within Kahramanmaraş TOBB Science High School.18.12.2020 Ankara

The number of newly established Companies decreased by 15,51% in November 2020 with respect to previous month.
The number of newly established companies, the number of cooperatives the number of sole proprietorships decreased by 15,51% 28,93% and 11,58% respectively according to the previous month.18.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Meeting on Updating the Turkey-EU Customs Union and Business Perspectives from Germany and Turkey
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in the “Updating the Turkey-EU Customs Union, Business Perspectives from Germany and Turkey” meeting organized by the Turkish German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TATSO) and expressed the views of the Turkish business world.17.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Minister Pekcan
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan at her office. Hisarcıklıoğlu told Minister Pekcan about the difficulties and demands of the members during the pandemic. 16.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu celebrates Kazakhstan's Independence Day
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said in a message shared on social media for Kazakhstan's Independence Day, "I celebrate the Independence Day of friend and sister country Kazakhstan." 16.12.2020 Ankara

Condolence visit from Hisarcıklıoğlu to Engin Yeşil
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu paid a condolence visit to TOBB Board Member Engin Yeşil and his family, whose wife has passed away.14.12.2020 Diyarbakır

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with representatives of ATO member professional committees
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with members of Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO) Member Bread and Bakery Products, Hotel-Accommodation, Culture-Art Events and Travel Agencies - Motor Vehicles - Intercity Passenger Transportation Professional Committees via video conference. During the meeting, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sectors were discussed. 14.12.2020 Ankara

Finnish Ambassador to Ankara Mäki visits Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Ari Mäki, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Ankara.14.12.2020 Ankara

Cooperation for easy financing in the purchase and sale of commercial goods from Ziraat Bank and TOBB
Bankkart Supply Chain Financing Project Launch was held with the participation of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Ziraat Bank General Manager Hüseyin Aydın. With the protocol signed by Hisarcıklıoğlu and Aydın, cooperation was made for easy financing opportunities in the purchase and sale of commercial goods.10.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with ATO member food and drink industry representatives
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with members of Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO) Restaurant, Cafe Services – Pastry Makers, Chocolate and Dessert Makers Professional Committees and Service Sector Specialization Commission. 10.12.2020 Ankara

Condolence visit to Tamer Kıran
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with TOBB Vice President Ali Kopuz, TOBB Board Member Özturk Oran and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce President Şekib Avdagiç, paid a condolence visit to TOBB Vice President Tamer Kıran, who recently lost his father, Turgut Kıran.08.12.2020 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with TİMKODER Board of Directors
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the members of the Board of Directors of the Installation Construction Industry Materials Association (TIMKODER) via video conference. At the meeting, the problems of the companies and the solution proposals were consulted on.05.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the Netflix delegation
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the Netflix delegation about Netflix's contributions to Turkey's promotion and tourism and production sectors.04.12.2020 Ankara

Number of Industrial Capacity Reports Approved in the First 11 Months of 2020 Decreased by 3% Compared to the Same Period last year
The number of capacity reports approved by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) in November 2020 decreased by 10.5% (434 units) compared to November 2019 (4,119 units) to 3,685 units.04.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Google Turkey Country Director Keteloğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Google Turkey Country Director Mehmet Keteloğlu via video conference.03.12.2020 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Romania's Ambassador to Ankara Sopanda
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with outgoing Romanian Ambassador to Ankara Gabriel Catalin Sopanda and Trade Advisor Michaela Turbaceanu.02.12.2020 Ankara

NGOs visit support for Turkish Armed Forces
Following the rhetoric against the Turkish Armed Forces, under the chairmanship of M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), TESK President Bendevi Palandöken, TİSK Vice President Celal Koloğlu, Hak-İş Chairman Mahmut Arslan, Türk-İş Chairman Ergün Atalay, Turkish Kamu-Sen Chairman Önder Kahveci, Memur-Sen Chairman Ali Yalçın and Turkish Harb-İş Union President Alaattin Soydan01.12.2020 Ankara