The new investments will see a picture where Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport boasts the largest passenger capacity, with the ability to serve 200 million passengers per year, followed by the new airport to be built in Istanbul, with a passenger capacity of 150 million. Beijing Daxing Airport will increase its capacity to 130 million, while Mexico Airport and Singapore Changi Airport will both see 120 million, followed by a further 100 million potential passengers served by Hong Kong Airport. The data available reveals that in the period 2013-2014, Dubai saw 6 percent growth in the number of passengers served, while the comparable figure in Istanbul grew by 11 percent. The new airport of Istanbul will accommodate flights to more than 350 destinations. The experts are confident that such a wide network of flights will make Istanbul one of the most important centers of aviation worldwide.

10 Mart 2016 Perşembe

Among the world’s biggest financial centers, there are some big names like New York, London, and Tokyo – they are the cities that have stayed at the top of their game for decades. But there are also many emerging cities from the developing world that have increasingly started to challenge the well established position of the big names – they provide international investors access to some of the world’s fastest growing financial markets and a whole new potential in places like East Asia, Middle East, and Africa. An analysis of the Global Financial Cities Index’s most recent edition in comparison to that of 2010 was carried out to determine such emergent cities and new hubs of financial activity. Despite Turkey’s political and economic conditions which might be difficult at times, İstanbul has taken the top spot in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia category, rising 30 places since the 2010 ranking.

10 Mart 2016 Perşembe

The 9th International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) was held with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC) as the host for the event. IWEC supports enterprising women in various countries of the world since 2007, and extending them special awards, saw 27 women awarded this year. The list of award recipients include Zehra Taşkesenlioğlu and Hatice Güner Kal as well. The theme of this year's IWEC Summit was 'Connecting Women Businesses Globally: Driving Growth Through Women’s Economic Participation'. More than 100 entrepreneur women from 28 countries attended the summit. IWEC Chairperson A. Davis said "Thanks to the meeting in Istanbul, we are able to hear about significant experiences from many countries. The network of entrepreneur women expands the capabilities of businesses and is crucial to ensure the development of international markets." WOMEN LEADING THE CHANGE Hatice Dinçbal Kal (Turkey): We realized that investment in women and their education, trusting them, investing in their future is crucial and will undoubtedly produce a generation of very successful businesswomen. Huda Mohammad Abdullah Janahi (Bahrain): We ventured into freight business by buying a second-hand truck with a capital of 4 thousand Dollars. They told me that, as a woman, I would not be granted the license required to clear goods at the customs. We worked hard for two years, and secured the amendment of the law. Wendy Kemp (South Africa): We divest 13 percent of our revenues on harassed children. The key is to be able to share your dreams with others.

09 Mart 2016 Çarşamba

2015 saw Istanbul named once again the Best Meeting Destination of Europe within the framework of the Meetings Star Awards for which 60 cities from Southern and Central Europe competed. In the awards ceremony organized in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by Kongres Magazine, one of the leading convention sector publications of Europe, Istanbul ranked top with a score of 4.61. Prague and Belgrade followed Istanbul in top three. Istanbul had won the same award in 2014 as well. Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICVB) accepted the award on behalf of the city. The members of the jury made their choices on the basis of a set of criteria including natural and cultural attractions, transportation and tourism infrastructure, quality of venues and services, and an edge in marketing. Furthermore, the city rankings by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Life Quality Index by numbeo.com were taken into account. Speaking about the award, Acting Chair of Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau, Bahadır Yaşık said "Istanbul, as the host of most important conventions and meetings worldwide, having been awarded twice in a row, is proof of the quality of service the city puts out."

09 Mart 2016 Çarşamba

Cemile Sultan Woods has a soothing effect on the city, positioned on the foothills of Kandilli, at the narrowest part of the Bosphorus. The woods were bought by the Sultan Abdülmecid, for his daughter Cemile Sultan, and exists in its current form since 1876. EVENTS Located at the heart of Istanbul, but still providing a means to get away from the stress of the city, Cemile Sultan Woods is home to four distinct mansions, which are used to host meetings, events and dinners. Since 1994, the Woods are operated by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, Educational and Social Services Foundation. DISHES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Each year Cemile Sultan Woods host tens of meetings. Many delegations –Turkish or foreign–, have their work meetings while enjoying this unique view of Istanbul. Four distinct restaurants located in the woods offer the guests a chance to have a taste of global cuisines. BEST OF SPORTS Furthermore, the woods have a poolside area, capable of hosting a guest list of 1000. The woods offer the opportunity to enjoy the swimming pool, indoors and outdoors tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, golf course, and the giant chess board; all to be enjoyed in fresh air. SITE OF THE SULTANS The historical Cemile Sultan Woods was the site where Abdülmecid's daughter Cemile Sultan and her family lived from 1843 to 1914. During that period, the woods came to be known as a recreational area for the sultans. After the Great War, the mansion was left in disrepair, and began to return to its former glory only after it was purchased in 1969 by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey. Since 1994, the Woods are operated by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, and is home to thousands of trees in tens of distinct species.

09 Mart 2016 Çarşamba