Representing 400,000 Istanbul-based companies, members of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, took to the squares after convening with an extraordinary agenda to say “We are here to stand against those attempting to encroach upon the national will.”

Presidents of the 365 chambers and stock markets operating in 81 cities under the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB), the nationwide umbrella organization for the Turkish business world, released a joint statement simultaneously in response to the coup attempt against Turkey’s unity and democracy.

Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC) also presented the “Joint Press Statement” to the public opinion under the TOBB’s umbrella in response to the coup attempt against Turkey’s unity and democracy on the night of July 15, 2016.

"DEMOCRACY IS INDISPENSABLE, NATIONAL WILL IS OUR STRENGTH AND BROTHERHOOD IS OUR FUTURE"

• As Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Executive Board; We make this joint statement simultaneously in 81 cities under TOBB, the private sector’s representative, and as 365 Chambers/Exchanges.
• Our nation and our national institutions thwarted a nefarious attack which threatened our democracy on the night of July 15. Our people protected their individually cast votes and democracy.
• Our Union, as well as the relevant Chambers/Exchanges, showed a clear reaction on the night when the news of a coup attempt first emerged.
• This nefarious riot failed thanks to the Turkish nation’s united stance, determination, and the strong will to protect democracy.
• Everyone should take great joy in the fact that our country’s all institutions, political parties, civil society, and media outlets embraced democracy.
• A unity, togetherness, and decisive stance against the enemies of democracy was demonstrated by political parties as well as politicians from government and opposition alike, and it deserves the greatest credit.
• We are conveying our heartfelt congratulations to primarily Mr. President, Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Prime Minister and all the political parties in the Assembly for their clear stance against the junta enthusiasts.
• We are proud of our Assembly, which resisted the attacks of the lunatics very steadfastly, reminding us of its “veteran” title.
• We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone, primarily our law enforcement officers and honorable members of the Turkish Armed Forces, which showed a clear resistance to this coup attempt. We are grateful to them.
• However, we pride ourselves mostly on our nation’s determination and courage as they heroically resisted the coup plotters.
• We do not want a coup which neither takes the power from the polls, nor any authority from the nation. Nor do we see an option other than democracy for our country.
• We expect this terrorist gang within the army to be fully exposed and brought to justice.
• May God rest our heroic martyrs who lost their lives. We send our condolences to their esteemed families and we wish a speedy recovery for the injured.
• Our nation will always remember them gratefully and with compassion.
• We thank God that we stopped this evilness and disorder thanks to our nation's common sense, foresight, and courage.
• We came out of this evil by strengthening our democracy, unity, and solidarity.
• We all should appreciate the value of this broad consensus in society on democracy.
• We now need to be much stronger, embrace each other more and love each other more.
• It is the element that makes us who we are, holds us together and makes us a nation.
• We will not fall into the trap of those who want to drag our country into chaos.
• We say, as the business world, that it is time to work and produce more and generate more employment.
• As in the past, TOBB and 365 chambers/exchanges will continue to be on the side of our democracy, our nation, and our state – today and tomorrow.
• We will also stand up to those who are against our country’s unity, our brotherhood, and democracy.
• As the private sector, we will work for our country and our nation with greater determination and take Turkey to bigger targets.
• We will always keep in mind Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s words "Sovereignty unconditionally belongs to the nation" and continue to work and produce for our country.
• As long as we stand shoulder to shoulder without dismissing the value of our unity and solidarity... As long as we love, believe and trust each other...
• We, at this moment, emphasize once more that we will not recognize any will other than that of the people, we will not give up on democracy and accept any coup attempts infringing on democracy.
• Our existence depends on our state and country. Our existence depends on democracy.
• May God never let our country and nation go through such pain again.

Respectfully announced to the public.

ISTANBUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE BOARD

31 Ağustos 2016 Çarşamba

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DİLŞAH KEFLİOĞLU

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan laid the foundation of Atatürk Cultural Center for its reconstruction project on 10 February 2019. The centre was opened after the completion of the project in 2.5 years.

The opera sphere in AKM’s entrance was built with 15 thousand unique handmade red ceramic tiles. The design of the building’s façade aimed maximum benefit from daylight, and a green roof system was applied with an environmental-friendly approach. The opera hall, named the grand hall, features a foyer with nearly 4 thousand 500 square meters and seats 2040 people. The pit in the lobby has sufficient size to host a massive orchestra of 118 people.

A MOVING STAGE

The stage mechanics and systems are built with the world’s leading technologies. They comprise a 65-meter stage depth, four main stage elevators, 13 compensator elevators in the side and backstages, and four mobile wagons that will remain above these. Besides, there is a rotating stage wagon in the main hall. All halls of AKM are furnished with top-level equipment in terms of acoustic, sound, lighting and displaying systems.

COMPRISES OF FIVE BLOCKS

AKM’s halls were designed acoustically, and the built orchestra shell offers an excellent sound quality in plays and concerts asa homage to original AKM’s ceramic artist Sadi Diren. The centre and the spiral staircase in the original centre’s foyer were restored to their original design. The centre comprises five blocks founded over a field of 30 thousand square meters, and AKM has an indoor space of 95 thousand square meters. The natural stone coating over the façade and internal venues of AKM draw attention.

A MODERN DESIGN

There are four basements with a total size of 48 thousand and 705 square meters, a stage, backstage rooms, foyer areas, workshop and storage areas, ballet practice lounges, practice rooms for soloists and orchestras, a recording studio, rehearsal rooms, art galleries and exhibition rooms and coffee shops. Furthermore, the rehearsal halls, recording studio, soloist and orchestra practice rooms were designed in a modern way acoustically.

DESCENDED FROM FATHER TO SON

Architect Hayati Tabanlıoğlu conducted the construction of AKM in 1956-1969, and it is one of the original premises of one of Taksim Square’s symbols. After the big fire in 1970, AKM opened again in 1977. The centre used to seat one thousand and three hundred people; however, it was transformed into a complex after the reconstruction by increasing its capacity and functions. Architect of the new AKM is the son of center’s original architect Hayati Tabanlıoğlu’s son, Murat Tabanlıoğlu.

A CULTURE STREET

As part of the AKM project, Culture Street includes an art gallery, movie theatre, restaurant, café, a book café, arts centre for children, a music platform, library, a design shop, and a multifunctional lounge.

Another significant aspect of the AKM project is that the centre gained a 24-hour living area to the neighbourhood with a connection from the Taksim Square to Istanbul Technical University’s Taşkışla Faculty and Atatürk Library. With the new centre, a second square will be formed in congress valley direction, where Atatürk Library and Istanbul Technical University remain.

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HAMİT KARDAŞ

The postgraduate programs designed by the Istanbul Commerce University based on the requirements of the business realm offer career opportunities to international students wishing to come to Türkiye for education. There are postgraduate and PhD programs in the University for those wishing to upgrade their degrees. Expert academicians and special facilities carry out the postgraduate programs. Postgraduate courses are performed in five institutes within the body of COMMERCE.

INSTITUTE OF FINANCE

As Türkiye’s first institute in finance, this institute is structured with an integrated perspective by taking Istanbul’s private and public sector focused finance theory, management and policy, financial economy, and applied finance compatible with Istanbul’s aims to become a global finance centre into consideration. The institute offers four postgraduate and two PhD programs.

INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND INTERNET

The first institute focusing on the internet area, the Communication Science and Internet Institute, aims to develop the new theoretical perspectives and research methodology deemed lacking in the area, reveal interdisciplinary research forms, and improve data generation for its implementation in required areas. The institute offers PhD programs and thesis and non-thesis master programs.

FOREIGN TRADE INSTITUTE

With the privilege of being Türkiye’s first Foreign Trade Institute, this institute conducts practices and research on a sectoral basis towards the market and launching academic level postgraduate programs. Thesis and Non-Thesis Master programs are available in the institute. Moreover, PhD programs in two different areas are offered.

SOCIAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE

Social Sciences Institute is carrying out education and research activities with many programs prepared in line with the sector’s requirements. Doyens in the finance and real sector are among the institute’s academic staff.

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

Institute of Science offers postgraduate and PhD programs with eleven different programs. Urban Systems and Transport Management, Conservation and Restoration programs within the structure of this institute are the leading postgraduate programs in this area in Türkiye. The Cyber Security PhD program stands out as well.

For the postgraduate programs of the University: https://international.ticaret.edu.tr

MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY

Commercial Diplomacy Postgraduate Program is Türkiye’s first and only commercial diplomacy program. The program continues to accept applications. Commercial diplomacy is a vast area where negotiations in multiple aspects are carried out to solve disputes that hamper global trade. Joint solutions are generated, and international cooperation is developed through signing agreements on commerce and investment.

Commercial Diplomacy Department Head Assoc. Prof. Uğur Yasin Asal stated that through the postgraduate program, they aimed to train graduates who has in-depth knowledge of commercial diplomacy terminology, who can build intercultural communication,who attach importance to entrepreneurship and wish to enhance entrepreneurial skills and academic aspect of commerce as commercial diplomacy experts.

MOST PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR

Istanbul Commerce University was declared as the year’s most prestigious educational institution in the private education institutions category by The ONE Awards, one of the most exceptional standards in its area. For the seventh time, the award ceremony of the ONE Awards was executed with the cooperation of Marketing Türkiye and Akademetre Research and Strategic Planning. In addition to the brands increasing their prestige the most in the year, media, PR, advertising and digital marketing agencies that played a role in this success were awarded. Celebrating its 20th year of establishment, Istanbul Commerce University was awarded as the year’s most prestigious educational institution.

Istanbul Commerce University’s President Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu mentioned that they were proud to receive the award and said, “The momentum gained by our University in the recent period is very pleasing. We will not be satisfied with this and work more to enhance the value of our University’s diplomas.”

THE HIGHEST OCCUPANCY RATE

Istanbul Commerce University achieved a hundred per cent success in this area by launching the online education system in the swiftest during the pandemic. The University remained in the educational institutions to achieve the highest occupancy rate among the foundation universities and filled 95.5% of its capacity this year.

400 ONLINE EVENTS

Istanbul Commerce University is among the most preferred universities for postgraduate degrees. The University carried out its social responsibility projects academic and cultural activities throughout the pandemic and held over 400 online events in the past year.

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