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Turkey commits to agricultural support for 2025/27

Turkey announces agricultural support payments for 2025-2027

Turkish farmers have long complained of sharp hikes in the prices of fertilisers and fuel due to the sharp depreciation in the lira

Fintech Surge

A sneak peek at the keynote speakers of 24 Fintech 2024

The 24 Fintech Summit promises to be a landmark event for Saudi Arabia as well as the GCC region, offering attendees a comprehensive view of the trends, challenges, and opportunities set to shape the industry in the coming years

Turkey’s Isbank CEO sees challenges ahead, November rate cut

Turkey’s Isbank CEO sees challenges ahead, rate cut in Nov

The growth plan comes as Isbank marks its 100th anniversary and as Turkish authorities seek to stamp out soaring inflation with high interest rates

Yilport to invest $1.6bn in El Salvador ports

Turkey’s Yilport plans to invest $1.6bn in El Salvador ports

The new agreement will establish what is known as a “mixed-economy corporation,” which is not subject to the legal limit

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Abu Dhabi in talks with TWF for $500m Izmir Port deal: Reports

Izmir Port, part of the the Turkish Wealth Fund portfolio, is among the largest ports in Turkey in terms of container volume

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Lebanon: Which countries are urging their citizens to evacuate now?

France, Italy, Australia and Canada have joined the US and the UK, in issuing evacuation orders for their citizens in Lebanon

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Instagram blocked: Turkey’s response to Meta’s ‘censorship’?

There are more than 50 million Instagram users in the country

MNT-Halan’s Turkish deal to help expand consumer credit

Egypt’s MNT-Halan says Turkish acquisition to help expand consumer credit, factoring

Tam Finans operates through a network of 39 branches and has more than 40 per cent of the Turkish micro-leasing market

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GCC countries to begin free trade pact negotiations with Turkey

The talks, if successful, would create one of the world’s largest free trade areas worth $2.4tn

Turkey’s deputy governor says no rate cuts for now

Turkey not considering rate cuts now, says deputy cenbank governor

Since June last year, the central bank has hiked rates to 50 per cent and it pledged to remain vigilant to inflation risks

Moody’s upgrades Turkey’s ratings to B1 on tight monetary policy

Turkey announces $30bn incentives package for high tech areas

President Erdogan said that Ankara would unveil an incentive packages for high tech areas totalling $30bn

Moody’s upgrades Turkey’s ratings to B1 on tight monetary policy

Moody’s upgrades Turkey’s ratings to B1 on tight monetary policy

Turkey’s central bank has raised its main rate to 50 per cent from 8.5 per cent since Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek was appointed last year

China EV maker BYD to build $1bn plant in Turkey

Chinese electric carmaker BYD to build $1bn plant in Turkey

The company plans to establish a facility for producing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with an annual capacity of 150,000 units

Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China

Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China

The additional Turkish tariff will be set at a minimum of $7,000 per vehicle, with effect from July 7

Turkey presents crypto asset bill as it seeks watchdog upgrade

Turkey presents crypto asset bill as it seeks watchdog upgrade

Countries on the grey list undergo increased monitoring and must actively work with FATF to correct deficiencies

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Kuwait’s Sheikh Meshal tours Turkey in first non-Arab state visit

The visit underscored the importance of diplomatic ties between Turkey and Kuwait and laid the groundwork for enhanced cooperation in various fields

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Iraq, Turkey, Qatar, UAE sign preliminary deal for $17bn Development Road project

The project will establish a vital connection between Iraq’s Grand Faw Port in the south, renowned for its oil resources, and Turkey in the north

FAB issues $800m sukuk, marks first for the year globally

FAB exploring purchase of Turkey’s Yapi Kredi Bank: Reports

FAB has held early exploratory talks with owners of several Turkish banks

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Turkey’s central bank stuns with interest rate at 50%

The bank has now raised its key one-week repo rate by 4,150 basis points from 8.5 per cent since last June

Abu Dhabi to ‘buy’ stake in key Turkish port: Reuters

ADPorts Group could invest in an entity established by the Turkey Wealth Fund to run the Aegean coast port of Izmir, reports Reuters

Turkish central bank raises inflation forecasts

Turkish central bank raises inflation forecasts, sees 70%-75% peak

Inflation hit a 24-year peak of 85 per cent last year and surged again in recent months as the lira weakened for a third year in a row

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Turkey’s Interior Ministry attacked in Ankara; PKK claims responsibility

The attack took place hours before parliament was set to reopen

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DP World acquires 58% equity stake in Turkey’s Evyap Port

The partnership will aim to enhance supply chain solutions in Turkey

Turkey waits on UAE investment

Turkey sees cash flow from $51bn UAE deal starting by end of this year

The agreement marked the high point of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to the Middle East

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UAE, Turkey sign accord, strategic agreements valued at $50.7bn

The countries signed a joint accord to establish a high-level strategic council, further cementing ties between the UAE and Turkey

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Top 12 getaways for Eid this year

With Eid just around the corner, many people in the UAE are already planning their vacations to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones

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UAE to invest $30bn in South Korea over the next few years

The two countries agreed to enhance joint efforts to implement the MoU that was signed recently

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Fresh quakes hit Turkey, two weeks after disaster

A 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude earthquakes hit the country’s southeastern Hatay province on Monday

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UAE’s Ministry of Defence ends rescue and search activities in Turkey

During the operation, the team managed to rescue 10 people and recover 26 bodies

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UAE President orders additional $50m in relief aid for Syria

The UAE is continuing to send relief supplies to Syria and Türkiye, with more than 70 flights sent to both countries so far, carrying food, medical supplies and other items