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DEVELOPED INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE LIFESTYLE AND EXPORT POTENTIAL

04 S 14 GEOGRAPHICAL CULTURE, TOURISM INDICATONS AND LIFESTYLE 06 T 18 of GAZIANTEP GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES 08 21 GAZIANTEP CUISINE EDUCATION 10 23 INDUSTRY TE N ORGANISED AGRICULTURE 11 26 INDUSTRIAL ZONES N TOURISM FOREIGN TRADE

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DEVELOPED INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXPORT POTENTIAL

Industries in Gaziantep are mainly located in over 5 or- ganized industrial zones (OIZ) and one Free Industrial Zone (FIZ) developed throughout the region. There are more than 5 organized industrial zones(OIZs) and and one Free Industrial Zone (FIZ) where most of Industries in Gaziantep are mainly lo- The city is also a good cated. Gaziantep OIZs host more than 900 big sized companies and SMEs in these industrial zones. In ad- place in terms of its dition to OIZs, small industrial sites consist an impor- export share in . tant portion of city’s economy. More than 4000 small Gaziantep’s export sized companies support the industrial manufacturing in terms of providing semi-finished goods and techni- reached nearly 6.5 cal support. Specialized parks have been developed in billion Dollars in 2017. Gaziantep to provide to the needs of specific industries. The city is also a good place in terms of its share of export in Turkey. Ga- ziantep’s export reached nearly 6.5 billion Dollars in 2017.

4 ika.org.tr INVEST IN GAZIANTEP LOCATIONLOCATION Only 2 hours distribution range by plane to all major cities in North Africa and Middle East cities and reaching more than 450 million people.

Gaziantep, built on historical Silk Road, is located on the crossroads connecting the south to the north and the east to the QUALITY WORKFORCE west. Gaziantep has Strong ties and easy access to the Middle East, Caucasus and Turkey offers investors a young, Central Asia. educated and skilled workforce at Being one of the 36 international air- competitive compensation level. In- ports in Turkey with open-sky agreement, vestors can also receive social security Gaziantep. premium support from Government. In order to educate highly qualified Airport meets a significant need of workforce, 3 universities graduates the region thanks to its car park for 400 more than 20.000 students from the vehicles and passengers services at the faculties of every year. In addition to international standards. The number of universities, technical and voca- international and domestic passengers tional schools also are good served at the airport have reached workforce source for 289.062 and 2.633.359, respec- industry in the tively in 2017. Highway city. from Şanlıurfa to İs- tanbul completed and helped Geo- graphical proxim- ity of Gaziantep to major ports: İskenderun and .

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CULTURE, TOURISM and LIFESTYLE 6 ika.org.tr INVEST IN GAZIANTEP

A social life enhanced with social clubs, local restaurants, sporting activities, festivals, workshops, exhibitions, shopping centers, amusement parks, famous museums, concerts and theaters. City offers a warm, comfortable and enjoyable experience of life for its Turkish and for- eign dwellers.

The city’s historical and cultural riches, gath- ered over the centuries, are displayed in 18 different themed museums including world’s second biggest mosaic museum which is and have earned Gaziantep the tittle of city of museums. Museums has been visited by nearly 180.000 people in 2016. The city is also proud to have one of the largest zoo in Europe and Middle East and attract millions of Turkish and foreign visitors. The city attracts tourists, businessmen, congress and fair participants, 86 hotels provide best quality customer service with 8041 beds.

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EASY TO ESTABLISH a BUSINESS Turkey’s regulatory environment is extremely business-friendly. You can establish a business in Tur- key irrespective of nation- ality or place of residence. The registration and estab- lishment of a company in Turkey can be completed in GOVERNMENT a single day. The process is handled by one ministry and there is no need to apply to various different authorities to obtain the necessary ap- INCENTIVES provals. Turkish government provides several incen- ment incentives system is comprised of four dif- tives for foreign investors. In 2012 government ferent schemes. Local and foreign investors have has announced a new system and divided Turkey equal access to: into 6 regions. Gaziantep is in the 3rd region and 1- General Investment Incentives Scheme receives more support than any other provinces 2- Regional Investment Incentives Scheme from west part of Turkey. The new investment 3- Large-Scale Investment Incentives Scheme incentives scheme is specifically designed to en- 4- Strategic Investment Incentives Scheme courage investments with the potential to reduce dependency on the importation of intermediate The support instruments to be provided within goods vital to the country’s strategic sectors. the framework of various investment incentives schemes are shown in the table. Effective as of January 1, 2012, the new invest-

REGIONAL INVESTMENT INCENTIVE SCHEME

VAT Customs Duty Tax Reduction Exemption Exemption Rate of Contribution (%) to Invesment (%) 70 30

Social Security Premium Land Interest Income Tax Support (Employer’s Share) Allocation Support Withholding

6 years N/A

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GENERAL INFORMATION GAZİANTEP TURKEY GAZİANTEP TURKEY Population 2.005.515 80.810.525 Avarage of Household 4,6 3,6

Population Density in km2 290 people 101 people Literacy Rate 95,50% 96%

Total Area 6.803 km2 783.562 km2 Average Education (Year) 5,5

Altitude 850 m The number of students per classroom 42

Rank of socio-economic development index 30th Number of students per teacher 27

Annual Population Growth Rate ‰ 25 ‰ 14 Number of University 3

Young Population Ratio in Total -Population (15-24) % 18 % 17 Districts Şehitkamil, Şahinbey, Nurdağı, , , , Karkamış, Oğuzeli,

Fertility Rate ‰‰ 3131 ‰ 21 Neighbor Cities , Hatay, Adıyaman, Şanlıurfa, Kahramanmaraş,

Madien Age 23,9 30,4 27 GZT 00 Plate Number / City Phone Code 27 / 342

Distance Between Gaziantep and Important Points • Kapıkule () 1323 km. • •Sarp (Georgia) • 1120 km. • • • 928 km. 1040 km. • Gürbulak (Iran) 670 km. • İzmir 837 km. 637 km. 800 km. 1110 km. 516 km. •Habur (Iraq) • 764 km. Gaziantep 280 km. 210 km. 74 km. •Öncüpınar () •Mersin •İskenderun (Port) (Port)

Araban Yavuzeli Districts Neighboring Some City Border Gates and Nurdağı Provinces Centers Ports Nizip İslahiye GAZIANTEP Oğuzeli 19 Kilis 58 Erzurum 637 Öncüpınar 74 (Syria) Oğuzeli Karkamış Yavuzeli 37 Kahramanmaraş 78 Ankara 670 İskenderun 210 (Port) Nizip 44 Osmaniye 127 Antalya 764 Mersin 280 (Port) Araban 63 Şanlıurfa 142 Trabzon 837 Habur 516 (Iraq) Nurdağı 68 Adıyaman 153 Bursa 1040 Gürbulak 800 (Iran) Karkamış 71 Hatay 196 İzmir 1110 Sarp 928 (Georgia) İslahiye 90 210 İstanbul 1120 Kapıkule 1373 (Bulgaria)

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Statistics of Gaziantep Universities UNIVERSITIES GAUN HASAN SANKO KALYONCU Faculties 17 5 3 Faculties: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical Institutions 4 3 2 and Electronic, Civil, Food, Physic, Industrial, and Higher Educational Schools 4 2 Textile Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials and Vocational Schools 10 2 Computer Engineering) Number of Students 50.083 8.531 948 Medicine, Arts and Sciences, Economic and Professors 163 59 17 Administrative Sciences (Main Campus- Islahiye Associate Professors 104 18 3 Campus- Nizip Campus) , Education ( Main Campus – Nizip Campus) , Dentistry, Architecture, Fine Arts, Assistant Professors 317 66 38 Health Sciences, Law, Technology, Aeronautics and Research Assistants 515 57 5 Aerospace, Tourism Instructors 378 55 6 Higher Educational Schools: State Conservato- Others 38 5 ry of Turkish Music, Physical Education and Sports, Foreign Languages, Civil Aviation Hasan Kalyoncu University Institutions: Natural and Applied, Health, So- Faculties: Education, Fine Arts & Architec- cial, Educational Sciences ture, Law, Economics, Administrative and Social Vocational Schools: Technical, Social, Nizip, Sciences, Engineering ( Civil , Computer, Electrical Oğuzeli, Nurdağı, Islahiye, Araban, Naci Topçuoğlu, and Electronic ) Health Services, Tourism and Hotel Management. Higher Educational Schools: Health and So- cial Sciences Institutions: Natural and Applied, Health, Social Sciences

Sanko University Faculties: Medicine, Health Sciences, Den- tistry Institutions: Health, Sciences

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Distribution of Gaziantep Agricultural Area - 2017 (ha) Gaziantep Turkey Gaziantep/ Turkey Rate(%) 2001 2017 Change (%) 2001 2017 Change (%) 2016 Fruits 153.566 204.195 33 2.673.525 3.329.217 25 6 Vegetables 12.643 8.957 -29 930.227 804.142 -14 1 Farm Plants 215.254 139.083 -35 22.975.466 19.629.214 -15 1 Total 381 354.478 -7 25.649.921 23.762.573 -7 2 Total Area 682.280 81.457.800 0.8

Important Agricultural Products of Gaziantep and It’s Share in Turkey

GAZİANTEP Agricultural Product Area (ha) Production (tons) Red Pepper Antep pistachio 133.538 75.998 Wheat 78.133 205.562 Olive %20,2 Red Lentil Grape 15.327 111.682 %6,2 %3,7 Cotton 5.890 29.161 Antep Olive 42.156 9.690 Pistachio Red pepper 3.135 40.988 %44,7 32.560 26.893 Grape Pomegranate Corn 3.984 37.020 Chickpea 9.039 4.280 % 3,1 %5 Sunflower 121 384 Wheat Tomato 403 9.677 %1,6 Red lentil 7.275 2.334

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SERTIFACED 5 STARS 4 STARS 3 STARS OTHERS FROM MUNICIPALITY Quantity :4 Quantity :10 Quantity :15 Quantity : 5 Quantity : 43 Room: 640 Room: 846 Room: 935 Bed: 1,286 Room: 1.008 Room: 150 Bed: 2.020 Bed: 1.702 Bed: 935 Bed: 2.029

TOTAL: Quantity : 86 Room 3.977 Room 8.041 Number of Accommodation in 2016 504.384 MUSEUMS

Gaziantep Hasan Süzer Yesemek Archaeology Museum Ethnographical Museum Open-Air Museum 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Under 5.946 Under Under 3.873 2.289 Restoration Restoration Restoration

Atatürk Bayazhan Museum of Gaziantep Emine Göğüş Gorgo Medusa Remembrance House Defense and Heroism Gaziantep City Museum Culinary Museum Archeological Glass Museum Panorama Museum 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 36.229 28.468 230.347 139.461 18.059 9.190 57.177 48.208 7.100 4.500

Foundation Game and Toy Saklı Konak Gaziantep Museum of Gaziantep Museum Copper Art Museum Zoology and Nature Mevlevi Center Museum 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 30.309 18.332 59.504 73.534 - - - Established

Ali İhsan Göğüş Şahinbey Gaziantep A Living Gaziantep Museum and Gaziantep War Museum Museum of Culture Museum of Historical Museum Research Center History Custom Inn 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 36.564 35.329 - Completed n/a n/a n/a n/a 82.625 66.824

Islamic Science Kendirli Gazi 15 July History Museum Culture Museum Democracy Museum

2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 21.725 13.168 34.413 33.814 - 717

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City Hospital Project; It will be one of the biggest hospital in the world with 1875 bed capacity and covers 280.000 m². The project will be complete in 2018.

Health Services Gaziantep 2017 9 Number of Hospitals Ministry of Health 1.588 Officer number of Doctors 763 The number of Specialized Worker 825 Medical Practitioner 4.567 Number of Health Personnel 2.513 The Number of Hospital Beds 3 Hospitals Under Construction 19 Number of Private Hospitals 547 Officer number of Doctors 467 The number of Specialized Worker 71 Medical Practitioner 2.172 Number of Health Personnel 2.348 The Number of Hospital Beds - University Hospital 553 Officer number of Doctors 235 The number of Specialized Worker 318 Medical Practitioner 534 Number of Health Personnel 163 Number of Health Center 90 Total Number of Ambulance 3 Number of Private Clinic 15 Number of Private Health Cabin 2 Number of Dental Health Center 68 Number of Private Dentist Practice 53 Number of Private Practice 528 Number of Pharmacy 11 Number of Pharmaceutical Warehouse 10 Dialysis Center 10.400 TOTAL HEALTH PERSONNEL (Ministry of Health) 6.059 TOTAL HEALTH PERSONNEL ( excl. Ministry of Health)

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As of January 2018, Gaziantep population is 2.005.515 and the ratio of young population in total population: %18.

Gaziantep Planetarium and Science Center: The center was established in the biggest park of the city. It has approximately 3.500 m2 clo- sed area, four stories including basement and ground floor and nicely decorated garden, 1.500 m2 area. It is the first and the biggest im- mobile/permanent planetarium open to the public. The dome is equipped with ZKP4 star optic projector and 5 channel full dome digital projectors. Planetarium presents Sky shows by means of analog and digital projectors and play full-dome films. Planetarium also has a science center with 75 hands-on exhibits.

Gaziantep Botanic Garden is established in 2009. Garden consists of 10 parts which are Ottoman Garden, Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Gymnosperm Plants Garden, Color and Odor Garden, Medicinal and Endemic Plants Garden, Ecological Class, Zen Garden, Japanese Garden, Aquatic Plants Garden. These 10 gardens have more than 750 plant species Gaziantep Zoo is the 4th largest in the and 30.000 world, 2nd largest in Europe and the lar- plants. gest in Turkey and Middle East with 1000 acres. The zoo hosts birdcage (90 species and 3.720 animals), aquarium (74 species and 2.950 animals), monkey house (10 species and 64 animals), reptile house, and special areas for other animal species. 3 million visitors hosted in 2016.

Safari Park is located in Gaziantep Zoo with 200 acres. Approximately 760 animals from 75 different spe- cies live in this area. Visitors can have a chance to visit whole area with bus and train tours.

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Doliche Park and Aerated Lagoon Dülük (Doliche) is one of Turkey’s largest wood areas and is home to a bio-lake, the Dülük monks’ burial ground, a temple and wa- ter cistern, the tomb of Dülükbaba, the Jupiter Do- lichenus Sanctuary, picnic areas and adventure areas. The arboretum surrounding the bio-lake offers a place to relax amongst the mass of colorful plants, far away from the stresses of the city. The 5,200 m2 lake is Turkey’s second largest bio-lake. The arboretum surrounding the lake has 255 different species of flora, with a total of 11,335 individu- al plants. The cleaning of the lake water is done not with chemical products but by using biological methods, a system which was used in the construction of the lake.

PARKANTEP is the first the- matic-amusement park in Tur- key with 120.000 m2 and fea- tures 13 attractions and many

FESTYLE shows. Park Antep offers loads of family fun opportu- nities especially when you are travelling with children. Masal Park (Tale Park) was built in 80.000 m2 area. Park serves as a dreamland and offers many stories and tales’ characters sculptures and re- LI liefs, gnomon, tale castle, read- ing areas, toys for children 16 ika.org.tr INVEST IN GAZIANTEP

Yeşil Vadi (Green Valley) This is the biggest Park in Turkey with 1.700.000 m2 area. This valley offers a lot of amusement and sport centers, social Shopping and cultural activities, education and en- Centers : tertainment areas for children and adults. The Throughout history, valley has also largest bio-lake (86.500 m2), Gaziantep has played an biggest amphitheater (8.500 seats), and high- important role in route of His- est adrenalin tower (38 m), biggest adventure torical Silkroad. The historical Silk park in Turkey. There is also one of the biggest Road, passing through Gaziantep, has amusement park with 92 rides. helped prolong the city’s economic impor- tance and ensure its livelihood. In present days all these economical activities have moved to shopping malls. The city has a lot of trade ac- tivities which are done in historical and modern shopping malls . There are 6 big shop- ping malls at every corner of the city: Sankopark, Primemall, Forum Gaziantep, M1 Gaziantep Mall, Lapis Outlet Center, Şirehan Shopping mall are available in the city. Especially Sankopark and Primemall are one of the biggest shopping malls Other Picnic Areas and Ponds In terms of in Eastern and Southeastern . park numbers Gaziantep is really famous city in Turkey. There are hundreds park are scat- tered to the four winds of the city. People of Gaziantep gives an importance to spend time in these parks and especially in weekends thousands of people visit these places to grill and chill out. Therefore, beside these parks, there is also some other picnic areas and ponds outside of the city. Alleben, Burç, Erikçe, Tahmis Coffee: Established in the 17th century, Nafak, Kavaklık, Karpuzatan picnic areas are Tahmis Kahvesi is one of oldest coffee house just some of them. Especially Alleben is one in Turkey, but it of the most famous picnic area with 140.000 wears its history m2 artificial pond and many fancy restaurants well. While its dark and social centers. wood ceilings lend it a solemn tone at first glance, the atmosphere is lift- ed by the rattle of backgammon dice and the occasional visits of traditionally dressed roving Türkü music players and best place for tasting the tradational menengiç coffee. ika.org.tr 17 INVEST IN GAZIANTEP

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATıONS of GAZIANTEP Antep Baklavası: Gaziantep’s Antep Beyranı: Registration far-famed traditional dessert and Number: 207 indispensable component of Turkish Antep Fıstığı: These are the cuisine, takes its place in social events most popular Turkish pistachios. such as: wedding, engagement, Antep Pistachios, the closest to the served to visitors and it takes place supreme Iranian variety, are the an important role in any wedding, smallest pistachios whose shells a engagement, circumcision ceremony, bit harder to open than its Californian celebrations, feasts and visit of con- counterparts, Antep pistachio is an dolence. It is a pastry made of layers indispensable product both for the of phyllo dough filled with chopped retailing sector and food industry as it Antep pistachios and sweetened stands out with its distinct taste, aro- with syrup. According to Gaziantep ma and quality in the intensely com- Chamber of Industry‘s (GSO) applica- petitive global pistachio trade. 100 gr tion, Turkish Patent and Trademark of Antep Pistachio nuts supply 35% of Office registered “Antep Baklavası” the daily need of protein, vitamin B1 as a geographical indication. And EU and phosphorous to the human body. commission registered “Antep Bakla- Antep pistachio nuts are two times vası-P.G.I” in 2013 as first registration richer in protein and four times richer from Turkey Registration Number: 95 in phosphorous than beef. Registra- Antep Kutnu Kumaşı: This sateen tion Number: 27 / Antepfıstığı fabric , unique to Gaziantep, has been Antep Yuvalaması: Registration produces since 16th century. Number: 208 Registration Number: 199

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Antep İşi: Antep işi is a type Kartopu (snowball), Cemaliyan, and Örümcek of arduous embroidery, or (spider), classic design motifs of flowers, fruit, drawn thread work, and people, or geometric designs are created. which uses a va- The 7 basic designs found in “Antep işi”these riety of different designs can be combined to create more than techniques. The 100 different motifs. Some fabrics are worked threads of the using a combination of several techniques, embroidery fabric whereas others may use only the susma and must be able to mercimek (lentil) stitching technique. Registra- be drawn, count- tion Number: 200 ed and cut to Gaziantep Bakır El İşlemeciliği: The basic produce design characteristic of Gaziantep coppersmithing is motifs, the edg- the fact that it is being carved outmonolith- es of which are then embellished with susma ically. In Gaziantep coppersmithing, botanical (a kind of wrapping stitch). Silk motifs are the most common form of decora- thread is used for the stitching on tion. Motifs such as the pomegranate branch, a variety of fabrics such as silk, crepe, calico, twisted branch, cypress, leaf, tulip, flower, linen or marquisette. and vine are used on their own or in combi- nation. The most common animal motif used The two basic techniques used in Antep in Gaziantep copperware is the bird figure, of- embroidery are called susma and ajur. ten seen in Islamic art, while fish motifs are Susma involves the counting of threads occasionally used in geometric designs. This and ajur produces holes in the fabric using a fascinating decorative work requires a technique of cutting and drawing threads. Us- great amount of care, patience, and ing the 7 basic motifs of “Antep işi” in various in particular, experience. combinations, over 100 different designs can Tools used in the art be produced. Designs use both natural and of coppersmithing geometric motifs, as well as human and an- include ham- imal figures. Using a technique known as file, mers of vary- whereby large numbers of threads are drawn, ing size, anvils, classic designs such as marullu (lettuce), be- mallets, chisels, bekli (baby), and karanfilli (carnation), as well and shears. as various modern motifs, are created. Tinsmiths pro- The process of Antep işi embroidery be- vide the shine gins with the fabric being stretched over a for the copper frame, and the threads being drawn accord- products to ing to the chosen design. By using a razor prepare them blade or scissors, some of the warp and the for everyday weft threads of the fabric are removed, leav- use, especially ing holes. The fabric is then stretched over in the kitchen. As a wooden embroidery frame, known as a the final stage in the gergef, and the cut edges are hemmed. Ac- copper production process, cording to the customer’s wishes, the motifs the tinsmiths share a common are then patiently stitched. Using the basic fate with their fellow craftsmen. stitch techniques of Çitime, Çiti badem (al- Registration Number: 159/ Gaziantep Bakır mond), Mercimek (lentil), Ciğer deldi (beehive), İşlemeciliği

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Nizip Zeytinyağı: Nizip olive oil” belongs to tradition- al . This oil which are obtained mechanically from olive tree’s ( olea Europe L ) ripe fruits, at room temperature, changing colour from clear green to yellow , unique taste and smell, naturally consuming and important source of vegetative Gaziantep Sedef El İşlemeciliği: The pro- compounds . Oil rate of Nizip Olives are 35- 37 lific craftsmen of Gaziantep usually work with % higher than olives grown walnut trees, from which they succeed in pro- in other regions according ducing many spectacular items. The pattern to maturation stage, climate is first drawn on the wood. Grooves for the conditions and soil structure. wires are then scored along the lines of the “Nizip Yaylık” is the drawing. Aluminium, brass or silver wires are most widespread hammered into the grooves and secured with kinds in the re- glue. Indentations for the mother-of pearl are gion. then chiseled out. Registration The next step is to prepare the mother-of- Number: 158 / Pearl which looks like oyster and cockle shells Nizip Zeytinyağı and fix it in place. The cut and sanded slivers of mother-of-pearl are placed in the indentations. Beside this, They are later glued and left to dry for the Antep Bulguru (Crack rest of the day. When dry, the item is sanded Wheat), Antep Fıstık Ezmezi ( Antep Pistachio smooth, and if desired the wood blackened by Paste) , Antep Firiği (pounded unripe wheat), burning. Finally, the item is rubbed with pure Antep Kahkesi (Antep Donut), Antep Katmeri olive oil; and when the oil has been thoroughly (Antep flaky pastry) , Antep Kuru Patlıcanı absorbed, shellac is applied to give a shiny and (Dried Egglpant), Antep Lahmacunu (Antep clean finish. Pizza), Antep Meyan Şerbeti (licorice syrup) , Antep Peyniri (Antep Cheese), Antep Tırnaklı The patterns are created with geometric Pidesi (Antep Bread), Antep Pekmezi (Antep motifs in unending sequence. By making the Molasses), Antep Şiveydizi, Gaziantep Zeytin geometric shapes curl or branch; creating main Böreği (Olive Bread), Nizip Sa- or subsidiary connections between them or bunu (Nizip Soap), are having them cut one another or make knots; still in application natural motifs such as tulips, carnations and process. roses, and sometimes animal figures are de- picted. Registration Number: 160 / Sedef İşçiliği

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Gaziantep Cuisine It 's not just history, it's a vibrant gastronomy... Gaziantep cuisine, for many years, has held a privileged place among the cuisines of the world and in our country due to its traditional and regional richness of flavor. Gaziantep joins the Creative Cities Network in gastronomy

The UNESCO Creative and cooperating actively at the inter- Cities Network (UCCN) was national level. As a new member of created in 2004 to promote co- the Network, Gaziantep has become a operation with and among cities pioneer city representing Turkey inter- that have identified creativity as nationally in the field of gastronomy. a strategic factor for sustainable The list of this year’s selected cities in- urban development. The UNESCO cludes 22 from countries not previous- Creative Cities Network is pleased to ly represented in the program. welcome the following cities within its seven creative fields (Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Litera- ture, Media Arts and Music): The 116 cities which currently make up this network work together towards a common objective: placing cre- ativity and cultural industries at the heart of their develop- ment plans at the local level

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Gaziantep is the capital protect the names of quality ag- of the dessert. And the most ricultural products. famous desert of the city is which is also well According to the Europe- known in the World. an Commission press release, Gaziantep baklava was one Characteristic of the for- of the three products regis- mer cuisine, tered on the list, alongside a baklava is rich, sweet, with lay- particular type of Greek tomato ers of filo pastry filled with nuts and the “Yorkshire Wensleydale” and syrup. cheese from the . Turkey’s Gaziantep baklava Gaziantep baklava also became became the first ever Turkish product the 16th non-EU food which received the registered in the list of protected status. protected designations of origins and protected ge- ographical indications, a list that aims to promote and http://www.gastroantep.com.tr GAZİANTEP BAKLAVA

There are more than 400 dishes in the city. • More than 30 varieties of 291 species of them have already been regis- • More than 40 varieties of meat and meatless tered. Because of the various dining meal, the aubergine dishes dishes in Gaziantep cuisine are first classified • More than 50 varieties of meat and meatless and then presented. Variety of products and various vegetable dishes cooking techniques are the main classification • More than 30 varieties of dishes with yogurt materials and it is seen that these are decisive • More than 30 varieties of soup in the definition of city cuisine. According to • More than 30 varieties of stuffed vegetables this separation, it could be said that there are and stuffed grape leaves 12 different types of food in the city. These are • More than 30 varieties of salad, appetizers as follows; • More than 20 varieties of pastry and 1. Kebabs 7. Vegetable Dishes (turkish pizza) 2. Meat dishes 8. Meatballs • More than 10 varieties of meatballs 3. Dishes with yogurt 9. Pastries • More than 30 varieties of desserts 4. Olive oil Dishes 10. Salads Alinazik, Baklava, Şiveydiz, Ekşili Köfte, Zey- 5. Desserts 11. Stuffed vegetables tin Böreği, Yeni Dünya Kebabı, Beyran, Katmer, 6. Pilafs 12. Soups Lahmacun, Küşleme, İçli Köfte, Çiğ Köfte, Antep Dolması, Yuvarlama, Simit Kebabı, Patlıcanlı Ke- This list can be seen differently in various bap , Şöbiyet, Firik Pilavı, Ezogelin sources due to the merge under the subti- Çorbası, Yağlı Köfte, Pimpirim tles or categories. However, according to the Aşı, Maş Piyazı, Şeker- most common type of classification, there are li Pide, Çağla Aşı, 12 kinds of dishes in Gaziantep cuisine. Haytalta, Ayvalı There are dozens of different reci- Taraklık, pes under each species. For ex- ample in Gaziantep cuisine, there are;

22 ika.org.tr INVEST IN GAZIANTEP Rates of Some products which in Gaziantep are manufactured Rates products on Turkey’s Some of Capacities Manufacturing Machine Made Carpet %93

Polypropylene Yarn %90

Slippers and Other Footwear in Leather Worn at Home %85

Slippers and Other Footwear in Plastic Worn at Home %66

Acrylic Yarn %63

Semolina %61

Nonwoven Fabric %60

Sweaters and Pullovers %59

Roasted Almond, Antep Pistachio %59

Macaroni %58

Gipe Yarns %52

Confectionary %45

Cotton Yarn %37

Bags and Sacks from PE/ PP Band %31

Refined Sunflower Oil %25

Bulgur %24

Leather footwear for Men %10

Leather footwear for Women %9

Wheat Flour %9

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Textile Sector: According to the ITC Data, Gaziantep has global competitive in textile sector. Impor- tant titles can be listed as: -Machine made carpet -Cotton yarn -Acrylic and Con- Polypropylene (PP) yarn - Fancy yarn centrat- -Chenille yarn, -Tricot apparels, -PP ed Fruit and sack and big bag, -Non-woven tech- nical textile. Vegetable, Edible Mushroom The partnership areas in Gaziantep for textile sector can be: fashion, design, Chemical Sector: marketing, R&D, technical textiles, Chemical sector in Gaziantep has textile machinery and spare parts in- been started by manufacturing semi- vestments raw materials for textile and plastic Food and Agriculture Sector: made shoe sectors. Manufacturing Although, Gaziantep is an important Lubricants, Textile Dyestuffs, Plastifi- food producer in its region, there is still ans and Stablisans for plastics plays an deficiency in some sub-sectors which important role for the development of could be a potential investment op- chemical sextors. Some of sub-sec- portunity for foreign investors. tors in Gaziantep Chemicals sector are: -Construction Paints –Artificial Leath- Gaziantep is deemed as a competitive er –PP and PE Film –Soap, Detergent, city in sectors such as: -Pulse, Grain– Shampoo Boiled and founded wheat (bulgur), -Macaroni, candies and chocolate Common Project Areas: coated products–Pistachio, Vegetable Cosmetics, Food and Textile Paints, Oils and Olive Oil Machinery Maintenance and Oil Chemicals Common Project Areas: Pulses: - Production of corn, rice flakes Machinery and Metal Sectors: –Chips production –Infant Food and Gaziantep’s machinery and metal sec- SECTORS IN GAZIANTEP Diet food production tors are developing mainly because of manufacturing machinery for food, Vegetable and Fruit Processing: textile and plastic sectors since the Dried and Frozen Food – Conserved, city is comparatively developed in Compost, Souse, Pickle –Packed Soup, those sectors in question. Textile and 24 ika.org.tr INVEST IN GAZIANTEP

PP&PE Packaging Films (inc. OPP &BOPP), PU,PVC and EVA Shoes-Slippers, PP Yarn&Fab- rics. Shoes and Processed Leather Products Gaziantep is livestock export center in the region. But leather processing is not developed enough. Leathers collected in the region and sent to various leather processing centers. Gaziantep Chamber of Industry (GCI) started to establish a plas- new investment area for the sector in 2016. tic sec- tor Gaziant- And also GCI supports this sector by organizing ep provides good GAPSHOES International Fair twice a year ( sum- opportunity for Ma- mer-winter collections ) chinery and Metal Sector. In Some of the important items in Gaziantep terms of sub-sectors: in this sector; Slippers for home and outside(made by PVC, PU, Textile Machines: EVA raw materials) –Men’s shoes (by Leather or Preparation, Knitwear, Weaving and Carpet Ma- artificial or artificial leather –Sole and Upper for chinery Footwear and Slippers –Accessories for Foot- Food Machines: Food Processing Machines, wear and Slippers Biscuit & Chocolate Production Machines Paper Products Industry; Packaging Machines: Injection Machine, Ex- Some of Paper Products of Gaziantep are; Card- truder Manufacturing board box, Corrugated Cardboard Box are used in Textile and Food Industry and Food Industry Common Project Areas: for packaging. Cardboard Made Tubes and Cores Joint Investment Projects for spare parts produc- are used in Plastic Film and Textile Winding In- tion electronic carpet machinery and jacquard dustries. weaving equipment for carpet production is an untouched field in machinery sector Furniture and Wood Products Sector Micro or Small enterprises are producing fur- Plastic Sector niture and wood products in Small Enterprises Due to its high production capacity, providing Industry Site. These are working for local and do- employment and added value, It is amongst mestic clients. The furniture sector is considered most important sectors in Gaziantep. as one of the most important growing industries in terms of employment and income. Being labor There are important production gaps in some intensive, it has provided a bigger share of the - sub-sectors in Gaziantep. These are good op total manufacturing employment statistics and portunities for foreign investors: -PVC Floor Tiles has undoubtedly contributed significantly to eco- -Wooden, Plastic Coatings, -Plastic Kitchenware nomic development. This sector provides good –PVC plates –Gaziantep is highly competitive opportunities for domestic and foreign investors in manufacturing: PVC Door-Window Profiles, with its high export potential to Middle East. ika.org.tr 25 INVEST IN GAZIANTEP

ORGANIzED INDUSTRIAL ZONES There are 6 Organized Industrial Zones (OIZ) and social facilities. The existing infrastructure In Gaziantep. OIZs are designed to allow com- provided in the zones includes water, roads, panies to operate within an investor-friendly natural gas, electricity, communications, waste environment with ready-to-use infrastructure treatment, and other services.

1st OIZ 2nd OIZ 3rd OIZ 4th OIZ 5th OIZ (1st Part) Oğuzeli IZ Year of Establishment 1969 1986 1994 2002 2013 2016 Total Area (1000 m2) 2.100 4.500 5.400 11.700 19.250 Number of Enterprises 172 284 291 133 574 150 Number of Active Companies 147 274 270 119 110 100 Employment 23.000 38.000 36.000 33.000 2.500 Energy Consumption (Kwh/month) 40 milyon 98 milyon 135 milyon 77 milyon Water Consumption (tons/month) 120.000 200.000 250.000 33.000 Natural-gas Consumption (m3/month) 3,4 milyon 11 milyon 5,5 milyon 15,15 milyon

SMALL INDUSTRY SITE Year of Establishment 1967 Total Area (m2) 1.500.000 m² Number of Enterprises 2.389 Number of Metal works and Machinery 847 Manufacturer Companies Number of Auto Services 698 Number of Wood Processing Companies 545 Number of other companies 299 Total Employment 25.000

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MODEL INDUSTRY SITE 25 DECEMBER INDUSTRIAL AREA Model Industrial Site is a zone for 88 model Year of Establishment 2004 business and is the result of a partnership be- Total Area 220.000 m² tween the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and United Nations Industrial Development Or- Total Number of Enterprises 347 ganization (LINIDO) The main sectors are tex- Total employment 3.500 tile machinery, steel casting, automotive spare Main Sectors Auto Spare Parts, Wood, parts, steam boilers, dam equipment, grains Machinery and pulses process machinery, metal and wood process machinery and die and packing industry installations. GAZIANTEP TECHNOPARK Total Area 350.000 m² Techno parks are integrated centers of univer- Total Number of Enterprises 90 sities, research institutions and industrial corpora- Total employment 3.200 tions for R&D activities, information and technolo- gy transfers. This place provides many advantages for investors which includes benefitting from in- NİZİP STREET and SURROUNDINGS centives and corporate tax exemptions. The first zone that has been active in the Total Area 163.138 m² city-center before the establishment of OIZs Closed Area 9.200 m² and small industry sites was Nizip Street; 150 Year of Establishment 2008 firms are active in this region. Number of Offices 130 offices + 8 lab + 1 Main Sectors Plastic Shoes, Flour and Metal Goods prefabricate building Total Number of Enterprises 150 No. of Active Companies 69 Total employment 1.500 Sectors Advisory, IT, Biomedical, Software, Calibration, Data Center, Environment-Energy, Machinery and Equipment ÜNALDI-ŞEHREKÜSTÜ REGION Manufacturing, Electronics, This is one of Gaziantep’s first settlement Constructions, Maritime regions for industries. Main Sectors Lentil Processing, Knitwear, Plastic Materials, Carpet GAZIANTEP FREE TRADE ZONE The Free Zone was established over an Total Number of Enterprises 700 area of 1.414.320 m2 in 1997 in order to improve Total employment 2.500 international trade and for those who want to invest in export-oriented production. In 2016, 1.200 processes were performed with 69,5 mil- FOOTWEAR PRODUCERS AREA lion USD trade volume. Year of Establishment 2000 Date of Activation 05.07.1999 Total Area 163.000 m² Total Area 1.414.320 m2 Total Number of Enterprises 330 Establisher Shareholder 267 Total employment 5.000 Objective Manufacturing Based Free Zone

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Number Of 1843 Exporting Firms

Number Of Export

182 Destination Countries

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173,944.79 BELGIUM ISRAEL Y Among Top 10 IRAQ E

148,849.73 141,031.96 6 Exporting Province

UNITED KINGDOM 1,620,405.83 K 198,032.28 R

ITALY U

210,603.44 T Number of Gaziantep Companies Among Top N 67 I 1.000 Exporters IRAN (ISL. REP.) E 260,541.10 C A Number of Gaziantep L firms in the ICI first P 57 1000 S SAUDI ARABIA ‘ 386,411.50 1 C SYRIA UNITED STATE OF R ~130. Employment 386,411.50 AMERICA T in the OIZ 000 557,386.25

~1.000 Number Of Firms in the OIZ

Gaziantep’s Export Position in Turkey (1000 USD) - 2017 2016 2017 İSTANBUL 57.422.796 İSTANBUL 62.702.601 BURSA 12.959.784 BURSA 14.058.094 KOCAELI 10.169.827 KOCAELI 12.536.936 İZMIR 7.931.457 İZMIR 8.758.036 GAZİANTEP 6.258.347 ANKARA 6.591.462 ANKARA 6.237.182 GAZİANTEP 6.552.855 3.772.155 SAKARYA 5.218.445 2.766.607 MANISA 4.001.897 SAKARYA 2.522.840 DENIZLI 3.067.303 HATAY 1.745.488 HATAY 2.336.241

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Gaziantep “ISO Top 500 and Second 500 Largest Company of Turkey” Position on List 40 36 35 33 32 29 30 27 26 24 23 24 24

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U Synthetic Yarns, Machine Made Carpet, Jute Yarn, TEXTILE 1 Machine-Made Carpet 1.478.921 T PP Bag, Nonwoven Fabric 2 Cereals, Pulses, Oily Seed Products 1.446.562

N I 3 Textile and Raw Materials 1.375.855 Flour, Pasta, Wheat, Vegetable Oils, Sweets E 4 Chemical Products and Substance 756.109 Width, Cookie, Pulses Processing and C FOOD A Packaging 5 Forestry Products 297.168 L 6 Ready to Wear 194.255 P METALS AND Milling Machines Manufacturing, 7 Steel 187.213 ‘S MACHINERY Carpet Supply Industry Machinery 8 Vegetable and Fruit Products 136.950 1 C 9 Leather and Products 119.974 R CHEMICALBuilding AND Coating, Leather, Textile Dyeing, Soap, Detergent, 10 Machinery 94.523 T Shampoo, Lubricants, PVC Door and Window Profile, PLASTIC PP and PE Wrapping Film Production, PU and PVC Shoe Slippers, PP Bags, Pet Pre-form Plastic Bottle Origin of foreign companies in Gaziantep (2017)

Syria 1209 Belgium 4 TOURISM Culture and faith tourism, Gastro-Tourism, Iraq 128 Libya 4 health Tourism Germany 21 Azerbaijan 2

Afghanistan 8 İtaly 2 ENERGY Solar Energy USA 6 Swedish 1 Iran 5 1 Foreign Companies registered by Gaziantep Footwear, Wood and Wood products, Paper Products are other Chamber of Commerce 2017/September Leading Sectors important products INDUSTRIAL PROPERTy RIGHTS (2016) Trademark Industrial Design Patent Utility Model Application 3439 4095 184 42 Registered 2512 3960 20 20 Ranking Provinces in Turkey According to Registration 5 3 11 11 Ranking Provinces in Turkey According to Application 5 3 6 14

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Gaziantep-Kilis, Organized Industrial Zone Project Gaziantep - Polateli - Speed Train Project Located 22 km and 35 km from Hassa - Dörtyol Located 22 km from the city of Kilis and Gaziantep provinces, Highway and Tunnel Project The Project has just started and Kilis, is 35 km Located 22 km from the city of respectively. It’s planned to be will complete in two years and This project, which is at the project Kilis, Gaziantep province is 35 km away.approximately The size 40 will million be approxi sqm. - connect Gaziantep to Istanbul. mately 40 million sqm. As area Locatedstage, along 22 kmwith fromPolateli the OIZ city is ofof away.The project The size will willconsist be approxiof sev- - In terms of area it will be Tur- vital importance to Gaziantep and it will be the Turkey’s biggest Or- Kilis, Gaziantep province is 35 km matelyeral tunnels 40 million and renewedsqm. As railarea- key’s biggest Organized Indus- Kilis industry, with which transport ganized Industrial Zone. it will be the Turkey’s biggest Or- trial Zone once completed. away.from Polateli The sizeOIZ to will the beDörtyol approxi and - roads. matelyİskenderun 40 Portmillion will sqm.be in As1 hour.area ganized Industrial Zone. itOnce will becompleted, the Turkey’s the highway biggest will Or - ganizedbe about Industrial100 km with Zone. 9 tunnels con- structed throughout the road. Düzbag Drinking Water Project Gaziantep Occupational The Project aims at bringing Training Centre Locateddrinking 22water km from athe dam city lo -of Expension of The project has aimed to pro- Kilis,cated Gaziantep in neighboring province province is 35 km Gaziantep Airport vide trained employee for away.Kahramanmaraş. The size will It willbe approxisupply - Located 22 km from the city of Gaziantep Airport serves as in- investor. The project has com- matelybetter 40quality million water sqm. for As 25 area % Kilis, Gaziantep province is 35 km ternational airports and annu- pleted but expanding in pro- it cheaperwill be the price Turkey’s per ton biggestand there Or - Located 22 km from the city of away. The size will be approxi- ally hosts more than 2,3 million gress right now by adding new ganizedwill be Continuous Industrial Zone.water supply. Kilis, Gaziantep province is 35 km mately 40 million sqm. As area away.local andThe foreignsize will passengers be approxi . - it workshopswill be the inTurkey’s different biggest fields Or - matelyThere are40 milliondirect flight sqm. toAs some area ganized Industrial Zone. it ofwill EU be countries. the Turkey’s biggest Or- ganized Industrial Zone. Logistic Village Project

The city has one of the busiest North City Project transportation traffic with over 13 Gaziantep Municipality is con- Locatedbillon USD 22 export km fromand import. the city With of Industrial Symbioses structing 50.000 new hous- Kilis,this Gaziantepproject transportation province iswill 35 bekm Project Locatedes for 22 those km fromwho theworks city in of more competitive in terms of cost Industrial Zones which is lo- away. The size will be approxi- The project will start in 2018 and Kilis, Gaziantep province is 35 km and give advantages to investors away.cated nearbyThe size industrial will be approxizones - mately 40 million sqm. As area serve all investor and attract in several other fields such as bet- matelyin order 40 to million provide sqm. low As cost area new investors. itter will time be management, the Turkey’s professional biggest Or - itapartments will be the Turkey’sand reduce biggest trans Or- - ganizedhandling Industrialetc. Zone. ganizedportation Industrial cost. Zone.

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Gaziantep is ranked as one of the winners of the fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2018/19 The application for the competition has been made by the Gaziantep investment sup- port office on behalf of the Silkroad Develop- ment Agency.

The regions of Europe are judged by fDi staff and contributors and ranked by their strat- egy to attract foreign investment..

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GAZIANTEP INVESTMENT SUPPORT OFFICE

Gaziantep Investment Support Office will Gaziantep One Stop Shop(GOSS) help investors who wish to invest in Ga- Gaziantep one stop shop has been ziantep in terms of all paper works and established by İpekyolu Kalkınma application process with only simple re- Ajansı(Silkroad Development Agency) quest and handle all processes on behalf Board Decision as of January, 2018 and of investors. it’s been active since then.

GOSS helps Investors to establish their firm without the need of applying to any GOSS facilitates other location physically. In legal formalities other words. Legal formali- of investors and ties and bureaucratic handles their processes are handled inquiries. in GOSS office by GOSS experts.

GOSS aims to ensure that the Investors are directed GOSS does due diligences quickly to the right places as to what kind of incen- and that they reach the tives that the investors relevant people in the can utilize. And assist relevant institutions. them in obtaining the “Investment Incentive Document”.

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