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Abu Dhabi to ‘buy’ stake in key Turkish port: Reuters

ADPorts Group could invest in an entity established by the Turkey Wealth Fund to run the Aegean coast port of Izmir, reports Reuters.

Turkish central bank raises inflation forecasts

Turkish central bank raises inflation forecasts, sees 70%-75% peak

Inflation hit a 24-year peak of 85 per cent last year and surged again in recent months as the lira weakened for a third year in a row

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Turkey’s Interior Ministry attacked in Ankara; PKK claims responsibility

The attack took place hours before parliament was set to reopen

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DP World acquires 58% equity stake in Turkey’s Evyap Port

The partnership will aim to enhance supply chain solutions in Turkey

Turkey waits on UAE investment

Turkey sees cash flow from $51bn UAE deal starting by end of this year

The agreement marked the high point of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to the Middle East

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UAE, Turkey sign accord, strategic agreements valued at $50.7bn

The countries signed a joint accord to establish a high-level strategic council, further cementing ties between the UAE and Turkey

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Top 12 getaways for Eid this year

With Eid just around the corner, many people in the UAE are already planning their vacations to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones

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UAE to invest $30bn in South Korea over the next few years

The two countries agreed to enhance joint efforts to implement the MoU that was signed recently

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Fresh quakes hit Turkey, two weeks after disaster

A 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude earthquakes hit the country’s southeastern Hatay province on Monday

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UAE’s Ministry of Defence ends rescue and search activities in Turkey

During the operation, the team managed to rescue 10 people and recover 26 bodies

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UAE President orders additional $50m in relief aid for Syria

The UAE is continuing to send relief supplies to Syria and Türkiye, with more than 70 flights sent to both countries so far, carrying food, medical supplies and other items

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Rescue efforts continue a week after Turkey, Syria earthquakes

The death toll in Turkey and Syria from the earthquakes and major aftershocks rose above 35,000

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Twitter access restricted in Turkey days after massive earthquakes

Restrictions to the social-media platform started Wednesday afternoon

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12 stunning new hotels in the Middle East that demand a visit

We look at some of the most interesting hotels scheduled to open in the Middle East in 2023

Dubai International Chamber launches offices in Egypt, two more countries

Dubai International Chamber launches offices in Egypt, two more countries

The new openings bring the number of Dubai International Chamber’s representative offices around the world to 15

SunExpress launches direct flight between Dubai, Izmir

This is the second Turkish route the carrier now operates into Dubai International

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch new route to Ankara

The flight to Ankara will commence on January 19, 2023

Teledyne FLIR gives travelers a safe crossing

Teledyne FLIR installs AID camera technology at 1915 Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey

The camera can reliably detect collisions, stopped vehicles, wrong-way drivers and pedestrians in challenging lighting and weather conditions

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Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires 50% stake in Turkish clean energy company Kalyon Enerji

Kalyon Enerji is owned by the giant Turkish group Kalyon Holding, which operates in the construction, energy and aviation industries

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UAE inks economic pact to boost trade with Indonesia

The Indonesia deal is the UAE’s third major trade pact since it announced the plan to broaden its economic relationships in 2021

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In pics: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regional tour

The Crown Prince left Turkey on Wednesday, June 22, bringing an end to his regional tour that also took him to Egypt and Jordan

Turkey officially changes its name at UN to ‘Turkiye’

Turkey officially changes its name at UN to ‘Turkiye’

President Erdogan has been pressing for the name to be changed to ‘Türkiye’ (tur-key-yay) as it is spelled and pronounced in Turkish

Air Arabia to resume direct flights to Bodrum and Antalya from Sharjah

The carrier has existing services to Istanbul and Trabzon in Turkey

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to introduce new service to Istanbul

The new service represents the 17th route for the carrier since its launch

Innovative products and trends governed Gulfood 2022

Zero waste, food security, homegrown brands, organic and plant-based food products and innovation in agriculture were key highlights of this year’s F&B event

Flydubai to resume flights to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport next month

With the resumption, the airline will increase its overall flight frequency to Istanbul to 12 per week

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Abu Dhabi updates travel green list, adds Turkey

The list now has 72 destinations in total

President of Turkey arrives in the UAE

The Turkish President was received by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces

Dubai Islamic Bank targets growth, scouts out deals

The lender reported its profit jumped 33 per cent in 2021 to Dhs4.4bn

Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions: Vietnam, Turkey, Tunisia, Tanzania, Syria, Slovenia, South Africa, Serbia

Here’s a list of eight participating country pavilions and their offerings