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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...

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...

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...

Türkiye is preparing to enter a new phase in the regulation of real estate transactions with the upcoming mandatory implementation of the Secure Payment System for Real Estate Sales (Güvenli Ödeme Sistemi). The system aims to make the transfer of property ownership and the payment of the purchase price safer, more transparent, and more closely coordinated. According to the latest statement from the...

When winter arrives, Yalova takes on a completely different character. The forests and green spaces transform into peaceful landscapes, the sea becomes more prominent, while the thermal springs in Termal offer visitors and residents the opportunity to enjoy warmth surrounded by nature. For this reason, Yalova’s appeal is not limited to the summer season. It extends into winter as well, especially...

When people begin searching for property in Türkiye, the same well-known cities usually come to mind first: Istanbul, Antalya, Bursa… But there is another city that may not be the first name you think of and that may be exactly why it deserves a closer look. That city is Yalova. A city that combines peaceful natural surroundings with proximity to Istanbul, while offering a more relaxed...

In Türkiye, some cities attract visitors with their natural beauty, while others appeal to those looking for a place to live. Yalova, however, has managed to bring together tourism, nature, quality of life, and real estate opportunities in one destination. Located on the coast of the Sea of Marmara, close to Istanbul, Bursa, and Kocaeli, Yalova offers a unique combination of sea, forests, mountains,...

Real estate markets across the region are entering a different phase from the exceptional boom witnessed over the past few years. Following a period of rapid growth in prices and transaction volumes, several markets are now moving through a phase of rebalancing and correction, where liquidity, developer strength, project quality, and timing have become more important than simply entering the...

Türkiye has announced its Medium-Term Economic Program for 2027–2029, outlining a series of targets related to growth, inflation, national income, investment, and production. According to the government’s projections, Türkiye’s economy is expected to exceed $1.8 trillion by the end of 2026, while per capita income is projected to approach or surpass $20,000 for the first time. For real...

If we want to understand the reasons behind the current shock that has affected Türkiye’s financial markets, along with the sharp fluctuations in the stock market (BIST 100) and the liquidation of investment funds, there is no need to delve into complex economic equations. The story can simply be summarized by the gap between “virtual investment” on screens and “real investment” in tangible...