The 48th event of the ‘HIB Talks with Our Trade Counselors’ webinar series carried out by the Service Exporters’ Association (HİB) was organized with the participation of Nairobi Trade Counselor Dr. Mustafa Alıcı as a guest speaker.
The webinar addressed the opportunities in the Kenyan market, current developments in the field of service exports, and potential cooperation opportunities for Turkish companies in the region.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın conveyed his gratitude to Dr. Mustafa Alıcı for his valuable contribution and thanked all participants for their interest in the program.
The December Executive Council Meeting of the Foreign Currency Earning Services Working Group of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) was held under the hosting of Mr. Firuz Bağlıkaya, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB).
During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın shared his evaluations on strengthening the global position of the services sector, increasing export potential, and enhancing international cooperation. Strategic priorities to boost Türkiye’s competitiveness in service exports, sectoral opportunities, and future objectives were discussed comprehensively by the participants.
At the 7th Service Exporters’ Association 2024 Service Export Champions Awards Ceremony, Istanbul Aydın University was honored with the first-place award in education exports.
This significant achievement is regarded as a strategic milestone that enhances Türkiye’s international visibility in education and strengthens the nation’s global competitiveness. It was emphasized that Istanbul Aydın University’s growing global recognition is the result of its strong academic foundation, internationalization strategy and student-centered approach. The award serves as an international acknowledgment of the university’s role as a gateway connecting Türkiye to the global education arena.
Prior to the 7th Service Export Champions Awards Ceremony, a year-end evaluation meeting was held with the participation of Minister of Trade Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat and members of the Board of the Service Exporters’ Association.Türkiye’s current position in service exports, development areas and future targets were discussed in detail.
Under the Minister’s leadership and vision, strategies to elevate Türkiye’s global service export capacity to higher ranks were evaluated.
The Executive Board Meeting of Istanbul Aydın University was held with the participation of the institution’s administrative leadership. During the meeting, recent achievements, ongoing initiatives and strategic goals for the new period were comprehensively reviewed.
The university’s commitment to quality education, internationalization and innovative initiatives was reiterated, while current academic and administrative developments were also discussed.
Hosted by Düzce Mayor and former Minister of Industry and Technology, Dr. Faruk Özlü, the Monthly Consultation Meeting brought together Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and prominent business representatives in Istanbul. Bülent Eczacıbaşı, Chairman of Eczacıbaşı Holding, participated as keynote speaker and shared over 50 years of business experience, corporate governance insights and his perspectives on Türkiye’s economic transformation.
The event provided a valuable platform for discussing strategic topics related to sustainable growth, global competitiveness and economic dynamics.
The UFRAD Franchising Association’s November Board Meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and hosted by Mustafa Tuncer, Chairman of Cups&Clouds Coffee House. The meeting included discussions on ongoing activities, strategic plans for the new term and detailed preparations for Franchise Istanbul Expo, scheduled for 16–19 April 2026.
Participants exchanged insights on cooperation opportunities and strategic priorities that will contribute to the growth and development of the franchising sector.
Honorary President of Cyprus Aydın University, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, visited the campus during midterm week and met with students. He listened to their expectations regarding the exam period and shared evaluations concerning their academic experience.
During the visit, a meeting was also held with academic and administrative leaders. Academic development, student satisfaction and upcoming-term objectives were reviewed, with a focus on strengthening the university’s educational processes.
The first cohort of the Faculty of Dentistry wore their white coats at a ceremony attended by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. The milestone event celebrated the students’ transition into their professional journey and symbolically highlighted their responsibilities and aspirations.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın also examined the ongoing renovation and improvement works across the campus, emphasizing the importance of creating a more innovative and student-centered learning environment.
Within the scope of the visit, 5th President of the TRNC, H.E. Ersin Tatar, also visited the university. The meeting included discussions on developments in higher education, the TRNC’s vision for science and innovation, and the university’s contribution to the regional education ecosystem.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın paid a brief visit to the Textile and Fashion Design Department at Istanbul Aydın University. He examined the students’ creative ideas, visionary perspectives and project development processes. It was underlined that the innovative works produced by young designers play a crucial role in strengthening Türkiye’s position in the global fashion industry.
The students’ ability to transform fabric into artistic expression, along with their ambition to secure a competitive place in the sector, drew significant attention.
The 3rd International Rehabilitation and Health Sciences Conference was held at Istanbul Aydın University, organized in collaboration with the Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) and Pakistan Superior University. The opening ceremony was attended by the Consul General of Pakistan in Istanbul, Khawaja Khurram Naeem, alongside faculty members and students from both Superior University and Istanbul Aydın University.
Organized on the foundation of scientific collaboration, friendship and shared values, the conference contributed to strengthening academic and cultural ties between Türkiye and Pakistan—two brother countries. Steps to deepen cooperation in education, science and culture were discussed, highlighting that ongoing collaborations will empower students internationally and open new pathways for joint projects.
