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7th International Forum on Design Education in Central China Sakarya University and Anadolu University will establish a joint laboratory with Jingdezhen Ceramic University, one of China’s long-established higher education institutions. Continuing its internationalization vision, Sakarya University has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with Jingdezhen Ceramic University, one of China’s well-rooted universities, together with Anadolu University. Following discussions betw

Sakarya University Campus While international student enrollments have been declining at many universities across Türkiye, Sakarya University has demonstrated a contrasting trend. The university’s new international student registrations for 2025 increased by 56 percent compared to the previous year. Despite the decrease in international student enrollments at numerous universities in Türkiye, Sakarya University has continued its upward trajectory, strengthening its vision for

Sapanca Lake, controlled cleaning work SASKİ continues its cleaning operations without interruption along the receding shoreline areas of Lake Sapanca. Waste that threatens the lake’s ecosystem and uncontrolled reed fields that restrict water circulation are being removed. With the work carried out by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ) along a 4-kilometer stretch around Lake Sapanca, both the lake surface and shoreline areas have b

MKT Machinery production facility MKT Makina, a manufacturer of high-quality precision machining and plastic injection parts for the aerospace and automotive industries, will continue to grow through new investments. With the new facility project to be implemented in the near future, the company aims to strengthen its production infrastructure and increase its capacity. Oktay Topaloğlu, Founder and General Manager of MKT Makina Kalıp Sanayi, stated that they started their op

Economy-Based Civil Society Organizations Meeting, SAKARYA The Regular Consultation Meeting, traditionally organized by Sakarya’s economy-based non-governmental organizations, was held. Hosted by Zafer Bekdemir, President of the Sakarya Young Entrepreneurs and Businessmen Association (SAKARYAGİAD), the meeting took place with the participation of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) Chairman Akgün Altuğ and the heads of various NGOs. The following representatives

FestBURADA 2nd City Festival The FestBURADA’25 festival will be organized in cooperation with the Trade Research and Development Commission under the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Adapazarı Municipality. Comprehensive preparations for the event—which aims to bring together art, culture, social activities, and trade under a single festival atmosphere—continue under the coordination of SATSO and Adapazarı Municipality. The event, which encompasses fou

The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality’s public transportation system, which removes barriers for people with disabilities, was honored by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The award was presented by President Erdoğan to Sakarya Metropolitan Mayor Yusuf Alemdar.   Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Award Ceremony, Following the award ceremony, Sakarya Metropolitan Mayor Yusuf Alemdar made the following statement: “We will continue our efforts to protect the rights of our brothers

Sakarya University Campus Sakarya University has climbed to 12th place in Türkiye in the UI GreenMetric 2025 ranking, which evaluates environmental sustainability performance. Globally, the university ranked 157th among 1,745 institutions. UI GreenMetric is based on a comprehensive assessment system that covers a wide range of criteria, from campus infrastructure to energy and climate change, waste management, water conservation, and transportation solutions. Sakarya Universi

More than 5.4 billion dollars’ worth of exports were made from Sakarya in the first ten months of 2025. In November, the top five sectors in Sakarya’s exports were the automotive industry, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, cereals, pulses, oil seeds and products, chemicals and chemical products, and the steel industry. Compared to the previous year, Sakarya increased its exports in 13 of the 25 main sectors in November. Significant percentage increases were recorded particularl

Sakarya University has earned the title of “Research University” by placing among the top 20 state universities in Türkiye. The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) announced Sakarya University (SAU) as the 12th highest-performing state university in scientific research.   Sakarya University Campus Following a two-year monitoring and evaluation process carried out by the Council of Higher Education, Sakarya University was elevated to the status of “Research University.” After th

Having joined Federal Elektrik as a Management Consultant nearly two years ago, Murat Akgül will continue in his new position as General Manager with the approval of the board of directors. Exporting to more than 85 countries and serving customers in every region through its dealers and distributors both in Turkey and abroad, Federal Elektrik has set its new strategies for 2026 and beyond. In line with these goals, the company will continue to strengthen its organizational st

Yılgenci Sanayi continues to grow with new investments. With 71 years of extensive experience, the company not only sells commercial products in the iron and steel industry but also produces metal components for the wagon, trailer, and machinery sectors. The company is also a regional leader in strategic areas such as trailers, construction machinery, rail systems, and aviation. Operating on approximately 50,000 square meters of open area and 30,000 square meters of indoor sp

The investor meeting of the Sakarya Automotive and Metal Specialized Organized Industrial Zone (SOMİOSB) was held in Sapanca. The meeting, hosted by SOMİOSB and SATSO Chairman of the Board Akgün Altuğ, was attended by Ferizli District Governor Muhammed Kaya, Ferizli Mayor Mehmet Ata, SATSO Assembly President Erdem Ercan, Sakarya Commodity Exchange Chairman Mustafa Genç, SATSO Vice Chairman Cem Gün, SATSO Assembly Vice President Murat Ekşi, TOBB Sakarya Provincial Women Entrep

Climate Change Adaptation Laboratory Park, Sakarya Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced that work has begun on the Climate Change Adaptation Laboratory Park in Güneşler. The new living space will include areas such as environmental indicators, an air quality monitoring system, a water production device, solar-powered benches and lighting units, and a carbon footprint measurement kiosk. Alemdar stated that the project, built on an area of 5,000 squar

Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) President A. Akgün Altuğ stated that the process regarding the establishment of the Logistics and Informatics Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) in Ferizli has been approved and that the bureaucratic procedures for the establishment phase are progressing as planned. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Saying, “No setbacks are foreseen at this stage,” Altuğ emphasized during his speech at the November

As one of Türkiye’s leading manufacturers of energy distribution and protection equipment, Federal Elektrik is putting into action a vision for stronger, more efficient, and more sustainable growth. The company has established a robust production infrastructure through high-technology products developed at its R&D center and modernization investments in its production lines. It has now set its goals for 2025 and beyond.   M.Mesut Nurdoğan, Federal Electricity Board Member Fed

The results of the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Sustainability Rankings 2026, published annually, have been announced. Sakarya University rose to 1st place among public universities in Türkiye in the QS Sustainability 2026 rankings with its strong performance in environmental sustainability. According to the ranking, which includes a total of 1,994 universities worldwide, Sakarya University ranked 715th globally. Among the 53 universities from Türkiye included in the rankings, i

The “Houston Investment Opportunities Meeting” was organized in cooperation with the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Sakarya Machinery Manufacturers Association (SAMİB). Houston Investment Opportunities Meeting At the meeting, which was attended by Greater Houston Partnership representatives James Prappas and Jeffrey Blair, SAMİB Chairman of the Board Fatih Kar, Board Members, and SATSO members, investment and partnership opportunities in Houston, mar

Ant Group, one of the world’s leading companies in mining machinery manufacturing, is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary at its new factory. Founded in 1976, Ant Group exports 90% of the machines it produces. Ata Önuçak, the second-generation manager of Ant Group, said that in 2026 they will celebrate both their half-century of experience and their new investment and vision. Önuçak noted that they have been growing continuously for 50 years and that 2026 will be a tu

A Cooperation Protocol was signed between the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TTSO) signed a Sister Chamber Cooperation Protocol aimed at increasing the economic potential of the two cities, developing joint projects, and supporting mutual improvement in chamber services. The signing ceremony was hosted in Trabzon by