Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın attended the reception hosted by Mr. Ahmad Mohammadi, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran and Iranian National Day. During the reception, views were exchanged on strengthening the deep-rooted ties of friendship and cooperation between Turkey and Iran.
Emphasizing that Turkey and Iran have shared a common culture and civilization throughout history, the two countries expressed their belief that they will carry their relations forward in a way that will contribute to regional peace and stability. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın wished the friendly and brotherly Iranian people a future full of peace, happiness and success on the occasion of this meaningful day and thanked Consul General Mr. Ahmad Mohammadi for their kind invitation and welcoming hospitality.
Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) Board Member Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited Mahsun Altunkaya, President of Altunkaya Holding and Halit Acar, Board Member of Acarsan Holding, in their offices. During the meeting, current developments in the business world, economic dynamics on a global scale, investment opportunities, current developments in export and industrial sectors were discussed, and evaluations were made on strategies to increase sustainable growth and international competitiveness in the business world. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked them for their kind and sincere hospitality.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited his student, Lysandra Carpet Board Member Abbas Uğur and his family during his visit to Gaziantep. At the end of the visit, where the past was remembered and long conversations were held, Prof. Dr. Aydın thanked Uğur and his family for their kind hosting and wished Abbas Uğur success.
Gaziantep Nurdağı Hisar Village School Library, established in cooperation with Istanbul Aydın University and Anatolian Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), was opened by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of Istanbul Aydın University and President of AKEV Board of Trustees, Mümine Elif Aydın, Vice President of AKEV Board of Directors, and Nurdağı District Governor Nurullah Cemil Erciyas.
Prof. Dr. Aydın, who was in the region within the scope of the two-week-long “Mathematics and Education Festival” held at IAU Nurdağı Education and Life Campus, thanked Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber, Nurdağı District Governor Nurullah Cemil Erciyas, all academicians and students who contributed.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited IAU Nurdağı Education and Life Campus, which was established in Nurdağı district of Gaziantep after the February 6 earthquake. Making statements here, Aydın said, “IAU Nurdağı Education and Life Campus, established in the Nurdağı district of Gaziantep, has become not only an education area for the citizens affected by the February 6 earthquakes, but also a symbol of rising up again, growing hope and solidarity.”
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated that Istanbul Aydın University has once again shown the transformative power of education with the work carried out at the Nurdağı Campus and that they offer children and young people affected by the earthquake the opportunity to build a strong future. Aydın said, “The ‘Mathematics and Education Festival’, which will last for two weeks and organized with the contributions of academics and students, has been implemented in order to make the people of the region feel the healing power of science and learning.” He used his expressions.
Expressing that they act with the understanding that healing the wounds of the earthquake is possible not only by rebuilding physical structures, but also by empowering individuals with education, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın underlined that Istanbul Aydın University is working hard to make education accessible and sustainable in Nurdağı.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın said, “The Anatolian Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV) has also established science laboratories, kindergarten classrooms, music workshops, libraries, sewing-embroidery workshops and computer workshops to strengthen the educational infrastructure in the region. In addition, support was provided for battery-powered chairs to support the participation of disabled individuals in society. These projects will contribute to the stronger inclusion of earthquake-affected individuals in both academic and social life.”
Franchise Istanbul Expo, organized in cooperation with TÜYAP, was held at TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center as the 33rd organization of UFRAD Franchising Association. Investors and franchise associations from more than 60 countries, especially Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Iran, India, Saudi Arabia, showed great interest in the fair.
The opening speech was given by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of UFRAD, and it was emphasized that a strong ecosystem is being built that plays an important role in opening Turkey and its brands to the world markets. It was also stated that the franchising sector is a dynamic structure that not only grows companies but also strengthens the national economy and creates employment.
It was emphasized that the franchise sector has reached a size of 55 billion dollars and this figure is expected to exceed 70 billion dollars by 2025. While it was stated that the number of chain businesses in Turkey exceeded 3,700 and the number of branches linked to these businesses exceeded 66,000, it was pointed out that the number of Turkish brands operating abroad exceeded 400. It was highlighted that this data revealed the competitiveness of brands in international markets and Turkey’s role in global trade.
It was stated that Franchise Istanbul Expo is not only a fair, but also a transformation point for the sector. Within the scope of the organization, new investment opportunities, establishing international partnerships and strengthening Turkey’s entrepreneurship ecosystem were emphasized.
It was emphasized that in order for Turkish brands to remain strong in the global competitive environment, it has become inevitable to adopt a global perspective instead of thinking locally. It was stated that every brand should aim to open up to international markets and develop strategies to increase its competitiveness.
Since 1991, UFRAD Franchising Association, which has been working for the development of the franchise system, will continue to guide the sector with more than 200 members and these efforts to strengthen the franchising ecosystem will make significant contributions to Turkey’s economic growth and global success in the field of entrepreneurship.
The Turkish Exporters Assembly held a meeting in Trabzon with the participation of Trade Minister Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat to announce the January 2025 export numbers. At the meeting, it was emphasized that export numbers are increasing day by day compared to the previous year.
In particular, it was stated that export of services, which plays a critical role in closing the current account deficit, broke record after record, and that this success was possible thanks to the contributions of HIB members. While the results obtained at the meeting were welcomed, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın wished that the success achieved would be beneficial for our country and the sector.
Istanbul Aydın University organized a search conference on “Corporate Innovation and Future-Oriented Difference Making Process” in order to integrate innovative approaches into the corporate culture, make a difference and strengthen processes. On the first day of the three-day conference, which was opened by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, an important step was taken to support the university’s vision of shaping the future and productive discussions were held on innovation-oriented strategies.
On the second day of the Search Conference on Institutional Innovation and Future-Oriented Difference Making Process, the future of higher education was discussed. Within the context of the program, Prof. Dr. Sezer Şener Komsuoğlu, Former Rector of Kocaeli University, made important evaluations on the transformation process of universities towards 2050. Prof. Dr. İlker Murat Ar, Director General of Industry at the Ministry of Industry and Technology, shared his views on the future of cooperation between industry and academia.
Former TÜBİTAK President and ITU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal talked about Turkey’s potentials in the science, technology and innovation ecosystem, while Fatma Nur Aydın, President of Kıbrıs Aydın University, evaluated the Berkeley model within the scope of good practices in universities. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Necmi İlhan, President of the Vocational Qualifications Authority, made a comprehensive presentation on the professions of the future.
In the workshop, attended by the senior management and faculty deans of Istanbul Aydın University, ways and methods to raise students as visionary individuals who can compete on a global scale by utilizing the power of innovation in education were evaluated.
It was consensus that studies will continue to be carried out in line with the vision of making a difference in higher education and shaping the future by presenting science, technology and innovation together.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın thanked the precious speakers who contributed to the conference for their sharing and impressive presentations.
On the last day of the workshop, which was organized in cooperation with Istanbul Aydın University (IAU) and Cyprus Aydın University (KAU), goals and results were discussed and evaluated. While the participants made important contributions to the workshop, which produced significant results beyond expectations, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his gratitude to all participants who contributed.
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Istanbul Aydin University Chairman of the Board of Trustees / BIL Holding and BIL Education Institutions Chairman of the Board of Directors / Cyprus Science University Honorary President
