Economist to hold RAK conference in London
The Economist has announced a conference entitled 'Investing in the UAE: Assessing the opportunities for Ras Al Khaimah' to be held in The Dorchester, London on March 7th, 2008. Sponsored by accounting giants KPMG, guest speakers include HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and directors [...]
Leeds/Bradford Airport Increases flights to Bodrum
Goldtrail holidays are offering Leeds/Bradford Airport passengers access to a new range of flights to Turkey. The company which specialises in offering services to Turkey, has announced that it will be providing new flights to Bodrum and Dalaman this summer. The new flights will include two flights per week to Bodrum, as well as one [...]
Turkey is one of the most Popular Tourism Centres in the World
According to figures from the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), Turkey is one of the most popular tourism centres of Europe and the world. Compared with 2006, the number if tourists visiting tourist centres last year increased by 4%. This figure included nearly 500 million tourists last year. The tourism income of Turkey last year was [...]
Turkey’s Parliament Backs non-Muslim Asset law
A law has been approved in Turkey’s parliament aimed at boosting the property rights of non Muslim minorities, a reform long sought by the European Union. Olli Rehn, EU commissioner responsible for enlargement of the 27-nation bloc and negotiations with Turkey, called adoption of the law "a welcome step forward". But implementation would be "the [...]
Survey Reveals that US Companies Plan to Increase Investment in Turkey
US companies that are based in Turkey are to increase their investments in Turkey by 70% according to a recent survey titled “Business and Investment Climate in Turkey”. 70 US companies top executives were interviewed by the American Business Forum in Turkey. All those questioned expressed satisfaction with overall macroeconomic conditions in Turkey. Customs services, [...]