Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

İskenderun Technical University presented the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu with an honorary doctorate. Rector of Iskenderun Technical University Dr. Türkay Dereli stated that the University Senate deemed Hisarcıklıoğlu worthy of a doctorate for establishing TOBB ETU, which pioneered the meeting of technology with the economy, and for its studies in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology management.​

In his October 29th Republic Day message, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that our most important shared value that we have is the Republic, “As millions who love their country, who believe in independence and freedom, we will relay this sacred charge we have received from our ancestors it to new generations by taking moving further in the race of civilization.”​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening ceremony of the “Dentadal's Dental Clinic” of TOBB Ankara Women Entrepreneurs Council Vice President Rukiye Göçer.​

M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), attended the meeting hosted by Ayvalık Chamber of Commerce.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the International Olive Harvest Festival organized by the Ayvalık Chamber of Commerce for the 15th time this year and toured the stands. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Burhaniye Chamber of Commerce and met with Burhaniye Chamber of Commerce President Mustafa Akyel and council members. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the funeral of Balıkesir Commodity Exchange President Faruk Kula who passed away in Istanbul while in treatment in hospital.​

Representatives of the Turkish wing of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee visited Republican People's Party (MHP) Chairnan Devlet Bahçeli. Taking part in the visit were the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), TESK, Hak-İş, Turkey Kamu-Sen, Memur-Sen, TİSK, Türk-İş, TZOB and Turkish Pensioners Association.​

Representatives of the Turkish wing of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee visited Republican People's Party (CHP) Chairnan Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Taking part in the visit were the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), TESK, Hak-İş, Turkey Kamu-Sen, Memur-Sen, TİSK, Türk-İş, TZOB and Turkish Pensioners Association.​

Turkey rose from its rank of 60th to 43rd, last year in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index becoming one of the most reform making countries. This year Turkey has risen 10 more steps to reach 33rd rank, breaking another record, thereby rising 27 ranks in just two years.​