The High Consultative Board Meeting of MÜSİAD was held with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.
Global economic developments, uncertainties, and Türkiye’s strategic positioning were discussed, along with planned steps in production, exports, education, and entrepreneurship for 2026.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın hosted Hasan Shakir Majdi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al-Mustaqbal University, along with his delegation and university administrators at a dinner meeting.
Discussions focused on sustainable cooperation in higher education, the importance of educational mobilization, and fostering national awareness among future generations.
At the Difference Makers Academy, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin met with students with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.
The program featured discussions on a wide range of topics, including municipal governance, family structure, women’s role in society, cultural heritage, and digitalization.
The March meeting of the Aydın Thinking Platform was held with the participation of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin as a guest speaker.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül also attended the meeting. Discussions covered urban governance, local development, social municipalism, and the role of women in society.
A Ramadan Holiday celebration was held at Istanbul Aydın University with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and the university’s academic and administrative staff.
The program emphasized that education is not only about knowledge transfer but also about shaping the future. It was underlined that efforts to train younger generations in the best possible way will continue with determatination.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his appreciation to all staff members and extended his wishes for many more celebrations in unity.
An iftar program was held at Istanbul Aydın University’s T Block Social Sciences Campus bringing together distinguished guests tos hare the spiritual atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan.
The event, attended by representatives from non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and various foreign consulates, reflected the spirit of unity, solidarity and togetherness that defines Ramadan, embodied through the shared iftar table.
Among the notable guests was İsmail Kahraman, former Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (26th term) and Chairman of the Founders Board of The Unity Foundation, along with many other distinguished guests.
Led by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Aydın University, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, the Delightful Istanbul Program steadily carried out since 2014 was successfully held this year between 17–31 January 2026 with the participation of 110 international students from 21 countries.
Bringing together the city’s history, cultural heritage, and academic richness under one roof, the program continued to serve as a strong platform for international interaction, where young people from different regions developed a shared vision for the future through mutual understanding.
Expressing his gratitude to all academics and the dedicated university team who contributed to the success of the program, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın shared the following remarks;
“International student mobility forms the foundation of intercultural understanding and global cooperation. Delightful Istanbul is a powerful bridge that brings young people together not only with Istanbul but also with one another.”
At Istanbul Aydın University’s state-of-the-art Applied Television Studios, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın conducted an interview in which he outlined the university’s approach to quality in education, its academic strength and its vision for the university of the future.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized the university’s mission of not only graduating students but also educating qualified, well-equipped, and individuals who are prepared for life by evaluating its student-centered approach, practice-oriented education model, and strategic goals focused on continuous development.
The January Management Meeting of Istanbul Aydın University, during which Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın met with the university’s senior management team to discuss the goals, priorities and roadmap for 2026, was held.
During the meeting, strategic steps to further enhance quality in education, a sustainable institutional development approach and initiatives aimed at strengthening the university’s international vision were comprehensively evaluated.
Emphasizing that Istanbul Aydın University’s path to success is shaped by collective wisdom, team spirit and determination, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his gratitude to all colleagues who contributed to the process, stating that:
“We think together, we produce together and we build the future together.”
The January Executive Board Meeting of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) was held with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.
During the meeting, global economic developments, Türkiye’s foreign economic vision, and the business community’s international roadmap were discussed from a comprehensive perspective. While opportunities and priorities within the international trade environment were evaluated, emphasis was placed on strategic steps to enhance Türkiye’s global competitiveness.
