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Vodafone TĂźrkiye, the Turkish arm of British telecommunications company Vodafone, and UAE-based digital infrastructure c...
05/09/2026

Vodafone TĂźrkiye, the Turkish arm of British telecommunications company Vodafone, and UAE-based digital infrastructure company DAMAC Digital opened the first phase of a new data center in Izmir on Friday.

The facility, built through a 50-50 partnership between the two companies, is Vodafone’s sixth data center in Türkiye. It covers 7,500 square meters and has more than 650 cabinets, with an initial capacity of 4 megawatts (MW).

The first phase represents an investment of about $100 million, while the partners plan to expand the facility’s capacity to 20 MW and increase the total investment to about $300 million under their long-term partnership.

The center is positioned to serve corporate customers across the Aegean region while providing access to national and international connectivity networks, the company said in a statement.

Global travel publisher Lonely Planet named Türkiye’s central region of Cappadocia Europe’s best winter destination on A...
05/09/2026

Global travel publisher Lonely Planet named Türkiye’s central region of Cappadocia Europe’s best winter destination on Aug. 21, praising its snow-covered fairy chimneys and subterranean cities.

Topping “The 13 Best Places to Visit in Europe in Winter” list,the region outranked 12 renowned locations including Finland’s Lapland, Greece’s Santorini, Germany’s Bavarian Alps and Wales’ Eryri.

The publication described the area as the top spot for snow and underground discoveries, noting the low season offers quieter visits to Keşlik Monastery, Kaymaklı Underground City and Göreme Open Air Museum.
Underground structures provide shelter during cold days, while Ihlara Valley offers winter hikes.

Boutique cave hotels form a key part of the experience, the publication said. Hot air balloons operate year-round but face weather-related cancellations.

The UAE is heading into the 15th edition of AIM Congress with foreign investment and non-oil trade at record levels, as ...
05/09/2026

The UAE is heading into the 15th edition of AIM Congress with foreign investment and non-oil trade at record levels, as global investors, policymakers and financial institutions gather in Dubai next week to discuss where the next wave of capital will flow.

AIM Congress 2026 will take place from September 7 to 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together government officials, institutional investors, investment promotion agencies and technology leaders.

The event will bring together development finance institutions, investment promotion agencies, sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, technology companies and government representatives from regional and international markets.

The agenda includes investment destination forums, roundtables, exhibitions, workshops, pitch competitions and networking sessions.

AIM Congress is building on its 2025 edition, which attracted 15,831 participants from 181 countries and featured 1,385 speakers across 431 sessions.

05/09/2026

Xiaomi will soon be revealing its foldable phone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, which is approximately the size of a passport. When unfolded, it transforms into a compact mini-tablet.

Some of the key specs of Xiaomi 18 Fold:

• Xiaomi XRING O3 flagship chip. 10-core CPU + 16-core G2-Ultra NX GPU.
• 6,000mAh battery. 67W wired + 50W wireless charging.
• Next-gen LPDDR6 memory
• New Dragon Bone Hinge
• Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0
• Triple Leica camera setup
• HyperOS 4 with Super XiaoAI 2.0

ROX has successfully inaugurated its Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi, initiating local vehicle production....
05/09/2026

ROX has successfully inaugurated its Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi, initiating local vehicle production. The first three ROX ADAMAS vehicles, proudly bearing the "Made in the Emirates" designation, have already rolled off the production line.

This achievement signifies a significant advancement in the company's localization and expansion efforts within Abu Dhabi. The newly established 10,000-square-meter facility in Kezad is projected to achieve an initial production capacity of 20,000 vehicles by 2027, with aspirations to escalate this to 300,000 vehicles by 2030.

This new facility is a testament to the collaborative partnership between ROX and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. This collaboration is instrumental in supporting ROX's strategic objectives to localize its operations across various facets, including supply chains, technology, and design, while simultaneously contributing to the evolution of a comprehensive automotive manufacturing ecosystem.

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology has endorsed this development under the auspices of the "Make it in the Emirates" initiative. This aligns with the broader goals of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, known as "Operation 300Bn," which endeavors to solidify the nation's standing as a premier global hub for future industries.

TÜRKİYE AVIATION: 25 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIONTürkiye has transformed from a regional aviation market into one of the worl...
05/09/2026

TÜRKİYE AVIATION: 25 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION

Türkiye has transformed from a regional aviation market into one of the world’s major aviation hubs.

📊 2002 → 2025

👥 Passengers: 34.5M → 247.2M
🏗️ Active airports: 26 → 58
🛫 Aircraft movements: 532K → 2.51M
🌍 International destinations: 60 → 356
✈️ Large commercial aircraft: 150 → 800

Passenger traffic has grown by around 7.2x.

🌍 Türkiye’s aviation ranking

World: #18 → #7
Europe: #7 → #3

🏆 Istanbul Airport
• 84.4M passengers in 2025
• 8th worldwide
• 2nd in Europe
• 6th globally for international passengers

Sabiha Gökçen also handled around 48.4M passengers, meaning Istanbul’s two main airports served roughly 133M passengers in one year.

✈️ Turkish Airlines

• Fleet: 516 aircraft
• Passengers: 92.6M
• Revenue: $24.1B
• World record holder for serving the most countries by a commercial airline

Pegasus, SunExpress, AJet and other carriers have also helped expand Türkiye’s domestic and international connectivity.

Türkiye’s location between Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East has helped turn Istanbul into one of the world’s most important transfer hubs.

From 34.5M to 247.2M passengers and from 18 to 7 globally, TĂźrkiye has recorded one of the most remarkable aviation expansions of the last 25 years.

Sources: TĂźrkiye Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, DHMI, ACI, Turkish Airlines

A sharp rebound in customer demand pushed the UAE’s non-oil private sector into its strongest expansion in nearly two ye...
04/09/2026

A sharp rebound in customer demand pushed the UAE’s non-oil private sector into its strongest expansion in nearly two years during August, offering fresh evidence that businesses are adapting to regional disruption and regaining momentum after a difficult second quarter.

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 55.3 in August from 52.7 in July, marking the fastest improvement in operating conditions since December 2024 and a second consecutive month of accelerating growth. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.

New business expanded at the joint-fastest rate in more than two years, while output growth accelerated to a six-month high. Companies reported improving customer activity as economic caution linked to the Middle East conflict gradually eased, although uncertainty had not disappeared completely.
New export orders also rose for a second consecutive month after declining throughout the second quarter, pointing to an improvement in international demand alongside stronger domestic sales.

Optimism that geopolitical risks in the Black Sea region could ease has halted the recent rise in wheat prices, with exp...
04/09/2026

Optimism that geopolitical risks in the Black Sea region could ease has halted the recent rise in wheat prices, with expectations of a possible end to the Russia-Ukraine war weighing on the market.

Wheat prices, which reached $7.95 per bushel in July, their highest level since February 2023, have since retreated to around $7.53 per bushel.

Hopes for a lasting end to the Russia-Ukraine war increased after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Ukraine should reach an agreement and that there was a chance for such a deal. His remarks about the possibility of a peace agreement triggered a sharp decline in wheat prices.

The prospect of peace has also fueled expectations that grain exports from Russia and Ukraine could become less disrupted. However, the absence of any concrete steps toward a settlement means uncertainty remains in the market.

AJet’s Wing Up Program, designed to give university students practical experience in the aviation industry, has graduate...
04/09/2026

AJet’s Wing Up Program, designed to give university students practical experience in the aviation industry, has graduated its first participants, with 15 students starting full-time positions at the airline as of September 1.

The program received 2,500 applications, from which 47 university students were selected. The first phase of Wing Up began on April 6, 2026, with students working part-time across various departments and directorates at AJet’s headquarters.

While the program is still ongoing, 15 participants who completed their university degrees have transitioned from part-time positions to full-time employment at AJet.

The 15 graduates represent approximately one-third of the 47 students selected for the program’s first cohort, giving them the opportunity to begin their professional careers at the airline before the program officially concludes.

Sany, a prominent electric truck manufacturer, has officially started production in Turkey in partnership with its Turki...
04/09/2026

Sany, a prominent electric truck manufacturer, has officially started production in Turkey in partnership with its Turkish distributor and TokgĂśz Group subsidiary, FMT (Future Motion Trucks). It is planned to build 2,500 electric trucks and trailers per year

The 100% electric heavy commercial vehicle with a 636 kWh battery capacity managed to achieve a range of 500 kilometers on a single charge in tests conducted under Turkish road and load conditions. The launch of this domestically assembled truck is expected to initiate a major electrification transformation in the sector.

The production facility is located in Ankara.The assembly line equipment, technological infrastructure, charging system integration and technical training processes of the vehicles are carried out in cooperation with BakÄąrcÄą Group, which provides automotive solutions.

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