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19. EURASIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT PRESIDENTIAL SESSION: Longing for Cold War?

Thursday, April 21, 2016 - Read : 3059

The issue of Cold War was brought into the agenda during the Session of Presidents entitled ‘Longing for Cold War?’. Dr. Akkan Suver states that it is the UN which has the strength of ending on-going wars in the world and our region. Dr. Suver expressed his gratitude to have entertained acting and former presidents, underlining his wish, for the sake of peace, from statesmen to defend Warm Peace instead of Longing for Cold War?. (PLEASE CLICK THE TITLE FOR DETAILS)

PAŞABAHÇE EXHIBITS AN UNPRECETENTED ELEGANCY

Thursday, April 7, 2016 - Read : 2937

The exhibition of Paşabahçe composing on a natural atmosphere the yesterday’s style with contemporary style of today and combining together the brilliance of the glass and the magnificence of the history made us feel proud by means of the collection represented from the Turkish Glass Art Design during the 19th Eurasian Economic Summit. Paşabahçe, exhibiting the unique elegancy of the Turkish Art through simple and plain designs, enamoured the guests with its world class selections at the time of the 19th Eurasian Economic Summit. The special collection emerged from a long and elaborate working composed out of the glass handicrafts was a great added-value for the Summit. The Marmara Group Foundation is grateful to the Great Paşabahçe Family and creator of the collections; the World Class Collection has been the fruit of unique handicraft and patiently processing. (PLEASE CLICK THE TITLE FOR DETAILS)

MY BILLIONAIRE won the horserace of the Eurasian Economic Summits

Thursday, April 7, 2016 - Read : 2869

The horserace of the Eurasian Economic Summits held this year for the 8th time by the Jockey Club of Turkey (TJK) on behalf of the 19thEurasian Economic Summit was won by the Jockey Gökhan Kocakaya with Tuğrul Mutlu’s colt – named MY BILLIONAIRE of Victory Gallop-Vaselina/Giant's Causeway. The finish grade of race of the winner – MY BILLIONAIRE is 1.30.78; the differences on the race composed of 3 length- 3 length-dst. At the ceremony following the completion of the race, Tuğrul Mutlu, holder of the winning horse was represented his cup by H.E. Mladen Ivanic – the Member of Council of the Bosnia and Herzegovina and H.E. Mustafa Akıncı – the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The ceremony was joined by H. Turgut Alakuş – Treasurer Member and Deputy Secretary General of TJK, Saadettin Atığ – Board Member of TJK, H.E. Meral Akıncı – the First Lady of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and H.E. Şamil Ayrım – the Board Member of the Marmara Group Foundation.(PLEASE CLICK THE TITLE FOR DETAILS)

On behalf of the Istanbul Ready-Made Garment Exporters’ Association IHKIB, the 19th Eurasian Economic Summit has been opened by the Haute Couture Show of Tuba Ergin

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - Read : 2989

On this year’s 19th Eurasian Economic Summit at the WOW Hotels, the opening of ‘the Eurasian Economic Summit’ was realised by a Fashion Show exhibiting the special collection of Tuba Ergin – the renowned fashion designer. Tuba Ergin –the famous stylist showcased her special collection with the choreography of Yasin Soy for the Fashion Show organised by the Istanbul Ready-Made Garment Exporters’ Association (IHKIB). The Fashion Show presented by the Foreign Models was followed through a huge crowd. Dr. Akkan Suver, the President of the Marmara Group Foundation, taking the stage for his thanking address, presented commemorative plaques to Tuba Ergin and Yasin Soy at the end of the night. On behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation, Dr. Suver extended his thanks and represented to Hikmet Tanrıverdi – the Chairman of the Istanbul Ready-Made Garment Exporters’ Association (IHKIB), a specially-edited coffee set as well.(PLEASE CLICK THE TITLE FOR DETAILS)

Dr. Akkan Has Celebrated the Easter of the Christendom

Sunday, March 27, 2016 - Read : 3521

Celebrating the Day of Resurrection so called Easter, Dr.Akkan Suver paid visit to the Syrian Catholic Patriarchate and celebrated Horepiskopos, General Chairman of the Syriac Catholic Patriarch of Turkey, Monsignor Yusuf Sağ on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation.

The Marmara Group Foundation visits Hon. Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Beylikdüzü at his Office

Thursday, March 24, 2016 - Read : 3506

Within the framework of the 19th Eurasian Economic Summit the delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation including Dr. Akkan Suver, Yüksel Çengel, Engin Köklüçınar and Ercüment Güvercin paid a visit to Hon. Imamoğlu at his Office and represented some information about the upcoming Summit. During the visit, the mayor was informed of the participation of 40 countries together with 4 incumbent presidents in the 19th Eurasian Economic Summit to be held on April 5-7, 2016 in İstanbul. By underlining his close interest in the activities of the Marmara Group Foundation, the Mayor İmamoğlu accepted the request delivered by the Foundation with regard to the sponsorship of the Beylikdüzü Municipality of the Summit.

H.E. İşankuli Amanlyev –the newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ankara – receives the Marmara Group Foundation

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - Read : 1740

The delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation including Dr. Akkan Suver, Dr. Fatih Saraçoğlu, Engin Köklüçınar, Şamil Ayrım and Cengiz Güldamlası paid a courtesy visit to H.E. İşankuli Amanlyev – the newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Ankara – in His Office to express best wishes for His new tenure. During the Visit, the delegation congratulated the personnel of the Embassy and submitted His Excellency Amanlyev the letter of invitation for the upcoming Summit.

Marmara Group Foundation pays a visit to H.E. Tuğrul Türkeş

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - Read : 3485

The delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation including Dr. Akkan Suver, Dr. Fatih Saraçoğlu, Engin Köklüçınar, Şamil Ayrım and Cengiz Güldamlası paid a visit to H.E. Tuğrul Türkeş – the Deputy Prime Minister in His Office. After the delegation had represented some information about the upcoming 19th Eurasian Economic Summit, Mr Türkeş was submitted a letter of invitation for the event.

The Marmara Group Foundation at the Meeting of the CSW60

Saturday, March 19, 2016 - Read : 4758

Mrs. Müjgan Suver, the President of EU and Human Rights Platform of the Marmara Group Foundation – with its consultative status – attended together with Gülçin Güloğlu, businesswoman and volunteer member of the Foundation, the Empowerment of Women and its Relation to the Sustainable Development Meeting of Commission of the Women Status (CSW60) attached to the Economic and Social Council of the UN and shared at the interactive expert panel the approach of our Foundation for the program.

Cafer Okray participates in the General Assembly of the Vienna Economic Forum

Saturday, March 19, 2016 - Read : 3584

On behalf of the Foundation, Mr Cafer Okray – Board Member, attended the General Assembly of the Vienna Economic Forum in Vienna, one of the partners of the Marmara Group Foundation. At the General Assembly of the Vienna Economic Forum, counted as one of the leading Think-tank platforms, Former Chancellor H.E. Erhard Busek and Secretary General and Ambassador Mme. Elene Kirtcheva made visionary remarks on Balkans. During his speech, Mr Cafer Okray emphasized the importance the Marmara Group attaching to the Vienna Economic Forum.