Visit to Ali Bardakoğlu

Monday, Feburary 9, 2026 - Read : 49

Dr. Akkan Suver, Chairman of the Marmara Group Foundation, together with the Foundation’s Dean Ertuğrul Kumcuoğlu and Executive Council Member Oğuzhan Ceylan, paid a working visit to Prof. Dr. Ali Bardakoğlu. During the visit, which took place at 29 Mayıs University, the Marmara Group Foundation delegation provided Prof. Dr. Ali Bardakoğlu with an informative briefing on the activities and work of the Foundation. Former Chairman of the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF), Ahmet Ertürk, was also present at the meeting.

Osman Arıkan Speaks at the Turkey–Egypt Business Forum

Sunday, Feburary 8, 2026 - Read : 121

Osman Arıkan, a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Marmara Group Foundation, spoke at the Turkey–Egypt Business Forum held in Cairo on the occasion of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Speaking on the panel moderated by Karim Refaat, Osman Arıkan stated that there are three essential conditions for successful investment, emphasizing that these are a reliable infrastructure, transparent procedures, and a strong government.

Visit to the President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, Mustafa Gültepe

Saturday, Feburary 7, 2026 - Read : 144

A delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation, consisting of Chairman Dr. Akkan Suver and members Cafer Okray, Turan Sarıgülle, Sezgin Bilgiç, Lale Aytanç Nalbant, Elif Arıkan Can, Ferit Sağ, Zafer Yılmaz, and Erol Altaş, paid a working and briefing visit to Mustafa Gültepe, President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM). During the visit, the members of the delegation presented information to President Mustafa Gültepe about the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit. The meeting was also attended by Yiğit Tufan Eser, Secretary General of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, and Elif Çakıroğlu Erdem, Chief of Staff to the President of TİM.

Visit to BSEC Secretary General Lazar Comanescu

Saturday, Feburary 6, 2026 - Read : 165

Dr. Akkan Suver, Chairman of the Marmara Group Foundation, paid a working visit to Ambassador Lazar Comanescu, Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC). During the visit, Dr. Suver presented the official invitation letter of the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit to Secretary General Ambassador Lazar Comanescu.

Kuwait’s Consul General in Istanbul, Mohammad Sultan Alsharji, hosted a reception on the occasion of Kuwait’s National Day.

Wednesday, Feburary 4, 2026 - Read : 254

Kuwait’s Consul General in Istanbul, Mohammad Sultan Alsharji, hosted a reception on the occasion of Kuwait National Day. The reception was attended by foreign mission chiefs based in Istanbul, along with members of the civil administration, military officials, and a distinguished group of guests. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was also present at the event. Representing the Marmara Group Foundation, Dr. Akkan Suver and Mahmut Saklı took part in the reception, which continued into the late hours in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Consul General of Korea Lee Woo Sung Paid a Visit to Dr. Akkan Suver

Wednesday, Feburary 4, 2026 - Read : 240

The Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Istanbul, Lee Woo Sung, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Akkan Suver at the Marmara Group Foundation in order to receive information and exchange views regarding the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit, which will be held on May 11–12–13, 2026. During the meeting, the participation of Korea in this year’s Summit was discussed.

Visit to Nermine Mustafayeva, Consul General of Azerbaijan in Istanbul

Wednesday, Feburary 4, 2026 - Read : 269

Dr. Akkan Suver, President of the Marmara Group Foundation, paid a courtesy visit to Nermine Mustafayeva, Consul General of Azerbaijan in Istanbul, within the framework of the promotional visits for the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit. During the meeting, Dr. Suver provided detailed information about the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit and officially presented the Summit’s invitation letter to Consul General Mustafayeva.

Mahmut Saklı Preparing to Open His New Shop “Sevda Gazozcusu”

Wednesday, Feburary 4, 2026 - Read : 305

Mahmut Saklı, Member of the Executive Council of the Marmara Group Foundation, has completed preparations for the opening of his shop in Istanbul’s Vefa district, where a variety of traditional soda and beverage products are displayed. Prior to the official opening, Marmara Group Foundation President Dr. Akkan Suver, his wife Müjgan Suver, and Executive Council Member Lale Aytanç Nalbant visited Sevda Gazozcusu. Following the visit, Dr. Akkan Suver stated, “We were delighted to express our admiration, appreciation, and congratulations.”

Visit to Ambassador Dr. Konstantinos Koutros

Tuesday, Feburary 3, 2026 - Read : 304

Dr. Akkan Suver, President of the Marmara Group Foundation, paid a working visit to the Consul General of Greece in Istanbul, Ambassador Dr. Konstantinos Koutros, where he delivered a presentation about the Marmara Group Foundation and the Eurasian Economic Summits. Expressing the Foundation’s strong appreciation for Greece’s participation in the Summit, Dr. Akkan Suver also presented the official letter of invitation to Ambassador Dr. Konstantinos Koutros during the visit.

Visit to the Consul General of Iraq in Istanbul, Mohammed Salman

Tuesday, Feburary 3, 2026 - Read : 306

Dr. Akkan Suver, President of the Marmara Group Foundation, paid a working visit to H.E. Mohammed Salman, Consul General of the Republic of Iraq in Istanbul. During the meeting, Dr. Suver delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Eurasian Economic Summits to Consul General Salman. Dr. Suver also presented the official invitation letter of the Marmara Group Foundation for the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit, which will be held on May 11–12–13, 2026. During the visit, he particularly emphasized the importance the Foundation attaches to the participation of the Republic of Iraq in the Summit.