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The webinar titled “Investment Opportunities and Franchise Sector in Germany” was organized in cooperation with the Reliable Product Platform, UFRAD Franchising Association and Franchise Expo Germany.

In the webinar chaired by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, it was emphasized that Germany is the largest and most stable franchise market in Europe with more than 1,000 brands, 140 thousand businesses and an annual volume exceeding 135 billion Euros. In order for Turkish brands to gain more recognition on a global scale, effective use of the franchise system and strategies for expansion to international markets were discussed.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of UFRAD, thanked all industry representatives who participated in the webinar and stated that efforts will continue with determination to further strengthen the Turkish franchise ecosystem in the global arena.

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UFRAD Franchising Association’s February Board of Directors meeting was held at Istanbul Aydın University under the hosting of UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.

During the meeting, current developments in the franchise sector, the activities of the association and the projects for the upcoming period were comprehensively evaluated. Participants discussed strategies to further strengthen the franchise ecosystem by exchanging views on sectoral innovations and collaborations.

UFRAD management thanked Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın for hosting the meeting and emphasized that the association, together with all its members, will continue to contribute to the sector and support sustainable growth in the business world.

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EURAS Board Member and President of AL-Mustagbal University Prof. Dr. Hasan Sharif Majdi visited EURAS Headquarters and Istanbul Aydın University.

During the visit, important meetings were held with EURAS & EURIE President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and academic and administrative managers of Istanbul Aydın University. During the meetings, fruitful ideas were exchanged on future collaborations, joint projects and ongoing studies. It was emphasized that these meetings will further strengthen academic cooperation between universities. We would like to thank Prof. Dr. Hasan Sharif Majdi for his kind visit and contributions.

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Kıbrıs Aydın University organized a “New Vision, Strong Future” workshop to determine its strategic goals for the future. Since 2018, the institution, which has been continuing its academic journey and is now moving towards greater goals under the name of Cyprus Aydın University, has presented its vision of becoming a pioneer in education, innovative in academic studies and a strong brand in the international arena.

In line with the strategic goals set within the scope of the workshop, the work to be done to prepare students for the future in the best way was discussed. As a university that exports knowledge and science from Cyprus to the world, the beginning of a new era in higher education was highlighted.

Cyprus Aydın University Honorary President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and the accompanying delegation examined the rapidly developing physical space works on site. The university, which gained great momentum in a short time with its modern education infrastructure, strong academic staff and innovative vision, evaluated the work carried out in line with the goal of providing students with a world-class education. Productive consultations were held in order to move this strong structure further and it was emphasized that it will continue to contribute to science and academia as a rising educational brand.

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Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) Foreign Exchange Earning Services Working Group held its February Executive Board Meeting. DEİK Board Member Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın also attended the meeting, where the activity planning for 2025, new opportunities in service exports and strategies to increase global competitiveness were discussed. Participants held productive consultations to further strengthen Turkey’s position in the international arena.

At the same time, at the February Board of Directors meeting of DEİK, strategies that will carry the country’s foreign economic relations forward were evaluated. By closely following the dynamics of global trade, efforts to increase the power of the business world in the international arena were discussed and it was an important platform for determining road maps that will contribute to Turkey’s economic growth.

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın took a short break from his busy work schedule and met with his family for a large breakfast. In this special meeting, which took place in a sincere and warm atmosphere, Prof. Dr. Aydın once again emphasized the importance of being a family and the value of the time spent together.

During the breakfast, conversations were held to strengthen family ties and the happiness of being together was shared. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated that family is the most valuable treasure of life and that the moments spent with family are priceless

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Istanbul Aydın University 2024-2025 Academic Year Fall and Spring Semester Evaluation Meeting was held with the extensive participation of academic and administrative staff. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın made the opening speech of the meeting and evaluated the steps taken in line with the goal of excellence in education and strategies for the future.

At the meeting, the activities carried out to sustain the academic success of the university, to improve the quality of education and to provide students with a better learning environment were analyzed. The importance of acting with a strong team spirit and moving forward in line with a common vision was highlighted.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked all academic and administrative staff who contributed to the success of the university and expressed his belief that greater success will be achieved in unity and cooperation.

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February meeting of Istanbul Aydın University Aydın Policies Platform was held. The meeting, which was attended by Firuz Bağlıkaya, President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) and Oya Narin, President of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD), discussed critical issues such as the future of tourism in Turkey, sustainable tourism investments, the transformation of the sector after the pandemic and the effects of digitalization on tourism.  Solution proposals and strategies for the development of the sector were discussed in detail and issues such as sustainable growth, increasing global competitiveness and encouraging innovation-oriented investments were discussed.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University, stated that the meeting provided important conclusions for the sustainable growth of tourism in Turkey and thanked the guests for their precious contributions.

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February Board of Directors meeting of the Service Exporters’ Association (HİB) was held. At the meeting, global developments in the service export sector were evaluated in detail, while strategies to increase Turkey’s competitiveness in the international market were discussed.

At the meeting, where the activities carried out to strengthen Turkey’s service exports in many fields, especially education, health, tourism and logistics, were evaluated, new collaborations and projects to support sectoral growth were discussed.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Vice President of HİB, emphasized the importance of such consultations in order to maximize Turkey’s potential in service exports and stated that efforts will continue with commitment for a stronger and sustainable growth in the global arena.

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The February Executive Board meeting of the Eurasian Universities Association (EURAS) was held under the presidency of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, while the projects carried out with member universities were evaluated in detail, the steps to be taken to improve academic cooperation were discussed.

In addition, the preparation process for the 10th Eurasian Higher Education Summit (EURIE), which will be held on 8-10 April 2025 at Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center, was discussed. The strategic role of the summit in the international higher education world was emphasized and the opportunities it will offer for participating universities and academics were discussed.

EURAS President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated that EURAS continues its mission to create a stronger and more inclusive academic world by removing borders in education in line with the principle of “co-creation, walking together, moving towards the goal together”.

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