#Turkiye

Türkiye plans IPOs for state energy companies, minister says

Türkiye plans IPOs for state energy companies, minister says

State-owned energy companies include electric transmission company TEIAS, electricity producer EUAS, gas grid operator BOTAS and oil and gas developer TPAO

Türkiye’s central bank raises inflation forecasts, vows tight policy

Türkiye’s central bank raises inflation forecasts, vows tight policy

The bank’s previous inflation report three months ago forecast year-end inflation of 38 per cent in 2024 and 14 per cent next year

Türkiye’s central bank holds rate at 50%, warns on inflation

Türkiye’s central bank holds rate at 50%, warns on inflation

The last time Türkiye’s central bank raised its main policy rate was in March when it hiked by 500 basis points

Türkiye firms face wave of closures amid economic reckoning

Türkiye firms face wave of closures amid economic reckoning

Almost 15,000 companies closed down in the first seven months of the year, up 28 per cent from 2023

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ reportedly eyes Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ reportedly plans to acquire Bank Audi’s Turkish unit

Deliberations between ADQ and Bank Audi are reportedly ongoing, and no final decisions have been made

Türkiye cenbank head maintains inflation forecasts

Türkiye cenbank inflation forecasts unchanged, vows tight policy

The bank has raised its policy rate by 4,150 basis points since June last year but has kept it unchanged at 50 per cent since March

Fitch says GCC banks show strong interest in global expansion

GCC banks show robust interest in global expansion, Fitch says

Several banks in the region are reportedly considering acquisitions in Turkiye, Egypt, and India to diversify business models and enhance profitability

DAMAC to invest $1bn in data centres, expand in Saudi

DAMAC Group ramps up AI investments with $50m Anthropic deal

The investments are part of the conglomerate’s broader strategy to advance digital infrastructure and support the tech transitions

Noatum launches maritime services in Türkiye

AD Ports Group’s Noatum inaugurates maritime services in Türkiye

The new entity will serve as a port and liner agency, offering a comprehensive suite of maritime services tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients

Türkiye hikes year-end inflation forecast to 38%

Türkiye’s central bank raises year-end inflation forecast to 38%

The bank has aggressively raised rates by 4,150 basis points since last June but it kept the policy rate unchanged at 50 per cent in April

Türkiye, GCC states to launch talks for free trade pact

Türkiye, GCC states to launch talks for free trade pact

The trade pact is expected to lead to one of the world’s largest free trade areas, between Türkiye and the GCC, with a total value of $2.4tn

UAE’s non-oil trade hits record Dhs3.5tn in 2023

UAE non-oil trade expands to record Dhs3.5tn in 2023

The country has initiated a raft of bilateral trade, investment and cooperation deals with several fast-growing economies

Türkiye may exclude banks from inflation-adjusted accounting

Türkiye may exclude banks from inflation-adjusted accounting, says minister

Türkish companies’ end-2023 balance sheets will be inflation-adjusted, with the practice expected to continue until 2026

Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan slated to open in 2025 (Image: Sourced from Accor Press portal)

Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan slated to open in 2025

The upcoming property in Türkiye will feature 245 rooms and have a stretch of private beach access too

UAE investments in Turkiye hit Dhs20.6bn

World Investment Forum 2023: UAE investments in Turkiye hit Dhs20.6bn

The two nations are collaborating in areas such as climate change, energy, water, and food security

DIB acquires minority stake in Türkiye’s T.O.M. Group

DIB acquires minority stake in Türkiye’s T.O.M. Group

The transaction will be formalised after the clearance from the Turkish competition watchdog

Marriott launches all-new Four Points Express by Sheraton brand (Image: Supplied by Marriott International)

Marriott launches all-new Four Points Express by Sheraton brand

It has signed three deals for properties in the UK and Türkiye that will be positioned within its midscale segment

Marriott signs 13 properties in Türkiye (Image: Supplied by Marriott International)

Marriott signs 13 properties in Türkiye

The projects will add more than 2,000 rooms to the company’s portfolio within the country

Qatari banks’ external debt

Qatari banks’ external debt: Is the problem over?

One of the main sources of concern for the Qatari banking system has been the build-up of external debt

Emirates sets up humanitarian airbridge to transport aid to Syria, Türkiye

Dubai’s Emirates sets up humanitarian airbridge to transport aid to Syria, Türkiye

The emergency aid on Istanbul-bound flights will be delivered to earthquake-stricken sites in southern Türkiye and Syria

UAE President sends aid worth $100m to Syria, Türkiye

As many as 5,894 people have succumbed to the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye

UAE establishes field hospital, sends search and rescue team to Türkiye, Syria

UAE establishes field hospital, sends search and rescue teams to Türkiye, Syria

Death toll from earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye crossed 2,900

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi's inaugural flight lands in Turkiye

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s inaugural flight lands in Turkiye

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Ankara will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays