October 2026

Turkish Citizenship Through Real Estate Investment: What Egyptian Investors Need to Know

For Egyptians considering purchasing property outside Egypt, the goal may go beyond simply owning an apartment for investment purposes or holiday stays. Some are looking to acquire a long-term asset, others want to generate rental income, while some view real estate investment as a route that could combine property ownership with the opportunity to apply for Turkish citizenship. However, two things...

From a Gulf Salary to Investing in Türkiye: How Can an Egyptian Expat Turn Savings into a Long-Term Asset?

Years of working in the Gulf may provide Egyptian expatriates with a good income and greater ability to save, but the most important question is not simply: How much have you managed to save? The question that makes the difference in the long term is: What have you done with those savings? After years of working in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, or other Gulf countries, some expatriates...

What Did the 2026 Shock Teach Us About Gulf Wealth Management? Why Has Investment Diversification Become More Important?

By: Abdülaziz KAŞİFOĞLU In the world of investment, wealth is measured not only by its size, but also by its ability to withstand economic shifts and unexpected crises. An investor may own a successful company, income-generating real estate, a stock portfolio, and cash reserves, believing that these assets provide sufficient diversification. But the more important question is this: What if all...

Why Are Saudi Buyers Purchasing Property in Türkiye? From Holiday Homes to Long-Term Investments

For many Saudis, Türkiye is not a new destination. Istanbul, Bursa, Trabzon, Sapanca, and Yalova have become familiar names among Saudi families who visit Türkiye for tourism and relaxation. However, the connection with Türkiye does not always end with a hotel stay or renting a house for a few weeks. After repeated visits, a different question begins to emerge: Why rent every time when I...

A Continuously Expanding Strategic Partnership: Why Are the New Generation of Qatari Investors Choosing the Turkish Market?

By: Abdülaziz KAŞİFOĞLU Economic relations between Türkiye and Qatar are no longer based solely on political rapprochement or government agreements. Over the past years, they have evolved into a broad network of shared commercial and investment interests. This was once again highlighted by statements from Saad Al-Dabbagh, Founder and Chairman of the Asian Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), during...

New Emirati Investment in Turkey: MAIR Group Signs Agreement to Acquire 70% of Espressolab

A new Emirati investment in Turkey is drawing attention to the country’s growing appeal to international investors. MAIR Group, an investment company based in the United Arab Emirates, has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Espressolab, one of Turkey’s rapidly growing coffee brands. The agreement represents another step in strengthening economic and investment relations between Turkey...

Real Estate Sales in Turkey Over the Last 3 Months: What Do the Numbers Say About the Market and Foreign Investors?

The Turkish real estate market has witnessed notable activity over the past three months, despite economic changes and rising financing costs. Sales have continued at significant volumes in the domestic market, alongside the continued presence of foreign investors. According to the latest data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Turkey recorded a total of: 380,992 residential property...