HOSPITALITY MORE THAN JUST A WORD True hospitality comes from the heart. From a genuine desire to make sure our guests always feel totally at home. turkishairlines.com JOURNEY TO THE NEW HOME OF TURKISH AIRLINES THE AIRLINE THAT FLIES TO MORE COUNTRIES THAN ANY OTHER AWAITS YOU IN THE WORLD’S NEW AVIATION CENTER ISTANBUL AIRPORT MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK Founder of the Republic of Turkey TBC / MD ss One can reach the true delight and happiness in life only by working for the existence, honor, and happiness of the future generations. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Founder of the Republic of Turkey ss TBC / MD H.E. PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN President of the Republic of Turkey TBC / MD ss Rulers of United Arab Emirates H.H. SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN H.H. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM President of the United Arab Emirates and Vice President and Prime Minister of Ruler of Abu Dhabi The United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai H.H. DR. SHEIKH SULTAN H.H. SHEIKH SAUD BIN SAQR AL QASIMI H.H. SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL QASIMI Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah BIN RASHID AL MU’ALLA Ruler of Sharjah Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain H.H. SHEIKH HUMAID H.H. SHEIKH HAMAD BIN RASHID AL NUAIMI BIN MOHD. AL SHARQI Ruler of Ajman Ruler of Fujairah ss TBC / MD H.E. AMBASSADOR CAN DIZDAR Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the United Arab Emirates TBC / MD ss AMBASSADOR’S MESSAGE I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude to the Turkish Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates and the Turkish Business Council in Abu Dhabi for their valuable contributions to the trade relations between Turkey and the UAE. Turkish Business Councils play a significant role in bolstering the economic and commercial ties between Turkey and the UAE through raising awareness, providing guidance for doing business and offering mutually beneficial investment opportunities. Turkish Business Councils also support the Turkish businesspersons who do business in the UAE and bond with the Turkish community through their activities. Turkey-UAE relations is that of two brotherly peoples, taking its strength from close cultural, social, religious and historical ties, which all together provide for a strong basis that allows for improving the relations between the two countries for the benefit and best interest of both peoples. Turkey’s strong ties with the region, in general, and with the UAE following her emergence as an independent State, in particular, have laid the sound foundation which is a valuable incentive for both Turkish and UAE entrepreneurs to develop business in various fields to the best interest of our respective economies. The fact that around 15 thousand Turkish citizens are living and more than 600 Turkish companies are operating in the UAE reflects the interest the Turkish community and the businesspersons shows towards the UAE economy, on the one hand, and manifests their contribution to the country, on the other. The presence of Turkish companies and businesspeople in the fairs and exhibitions held in the UAE in all fields are always at the top layer as Turkey has always been among the top ten trade partners of the UAE. Turkish investments in the UAE has also been growing steadily and considerably just as the number of Turkish tourists visiting the country, adding to the Turkish contributions to the UAE economy. It is my firm belief that the Turkish Business Councils in the UAE will be surpassing themselves every year in connecting the Turkish business community to the local market and beyond as well as in increasing their contribution to the trade and economic relations between Turkey and the UAE. To achieve this, the unwavering affection of the UAE people towards Turkey and vice versa will continue to be our biggest asset. Can Dizdar Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the United Arab Emirates ss TBC / MD H.E. HAMAD BUAMIM President and CEO Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry TBC / MD ss PRESIDENT & CEO’S MESSAGE It is my honour to introduce the Turkish Business Council Member Directory 2019, which is an extremely useful and reliable resource for Dubai’s business community. The publication of this directory comes at an exciting time for UAE-Turkey economic relations as new bridges are built between the countries’ business communities. Recent trade trends are a positive sign that the best is yet to come as Dubai’s non-oil trade with Turkey exceeded $7 billion in 2018, while the scope of bilateral trade has broadened to new product categories. Meanwhile, the number of Turkish companies registered with Dubai Chamber has grown to reach over 500 today, reflecting the deepening ties that our countries share. The Turkish Business Council has played a crucial role in facilitating cooperation between Turkish businesses and their Dubai-based counterparts. Dubai Chamber is working closely with the Council to expand economic cooperation within key sectors of mutual interest such as tourism, logistics, manufacturing and agriculture. We remain committed to providing all necessary support and resources to Turkish companies that are keen to set up in Dubai, or leverage the Emirate as a strategic gateway to access emerging markets around the world. As Dubai prepares for Expo 2020, there are plenty of exciting business opportunities which Turkish businesses can capitalise on, especially within the areas of smart city solutions, innovation, infrastructure, renewable energy and sustainability. The mega event offers an ideal platform that Turkish businesses can use to boost their global profile and showcase their capabilities to the 25 million visitors who will be in attendance. Through our fruitful cooperation and combined efforts, I am confident that bilateral relations will continue to develop and flourish in the future. On behalf of Dubai Chamber, I wish the Turkish Business Council and its esteemed members a very prosperous 2019. President and CEO Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry ss TBC / MD MUSTAFA ILKER KILIC Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Dubai Dubai - United Arab Emirates TBC / MD ss CONSUL GENERAL’S MESSAGE One of the primary areas of activity of the Consulate General of Turkey in Dubai is to promote Turkish interests in trade, investment and tourism. In this regard, I believe that the Turkish Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates (TBC) plays a complementary role, and appreciate its presence. The vast majority of Turkish citizens in the UAE reside and work in Dubai. The Turkish population in Dubai has continued to increase at a steady pace. Similarly, we also see a constant rise in the number and range of Turkish companies that seek to enter the market or increase their local footprint. TBC has an important mission to light the way for these Turkish businesses, and to promote the interaction of its members so as to create a synergy and share experiences. I am confident that TBC’s new leadership will continue to fulfill this mission and to further increase membership in a proactive manner. I also would like to seize this opportunity to express my appreciation for the relentless efforts of the past TBC administrations. On the other hand, I believe that this Members Directory is a useful guide in providing information on the TBC’s structure and mission, and on the UAE, and in taking a snapshot of the landscape of Turkish businesses in Dubai. The Consulate General will continue to support the Turkish Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates in its endeavors. Mustafa Ilker Kilic Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Dubai Dubai - United Arab Emirates ss TBC / MD FATMA NILGUN EMREM President - Turkish Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates TBC / MD ss PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE It has been 15 years since the Turkish Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates (TBC) was founded under the roof of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry by a handful of Turkish businessmen with the aim of increasing the economic activities, cooperation and enhancing trade relations between the business communities of Dubai. Besides this founding mission, TBC plays a vital role in connecting the Turkish business society within the UAE. We witness a continuous increase in the number of Turkish entrepreneurs, investors, successful Turkish professionals among all industries and background, leading brands and companies of Turkey finding their well-deserved place in the multinational and highly competitive business environment of Dubai. Turkish Business Council is the only official business organization that represents the Turkish business community residing in the UAE, as well as the Turkish companies and commercial entities who have chosen Dubai as an ideal location in the Middle East to grow their business. It is with great honor that I got the opportunity to serve as the newly elected President of the Board of Directors of TBC starting from 20th of March 2019. Since then, myself, our board members and newly appointed business council coordinators have been working relentlessly to improve the much needed structure and policies of our business council in order to ensure a more efficient, compliant and dynamic environment for our valuable members as well as the Turkish business community in the UAE. It is my main goal to fulfill all responsibilities embedded in this challenging role and elevate the Turkish Business Councils to higher levels with the valuable contributions of all our board members, council members and the Turkish community living in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We have set ambitious targets to achieve during our new term and carry the flag for future managements as it has always been. We will strengthen the ties within the Turkish business community to reflect our combined power in each and every sector we are representing in the UAE such as tourism, hospitality, banking and finance, trade, logistics, construction, services and Information Technologies as the rising industries not only in Turkey but also globally.