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Sakarya Increases the Number of Countries It Exports To
Sakarya 1st Organized Industrial Zone According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), 60% of Türkiye’s total exports are carried out by İstanbul, Kocaeli, Bursa, and Sakarya. These four leading provinces contribute significantly to the national economy with a combined export volume of 164.4 billion dollars. These figures once again demonstrate how significant and vital Sakarya’s position is within the national economy and industrial sector. In April 20

Sakarya Economy News
May 301 min read


Sales Consultancy Practice Workshop Opened at Tansu Çiller High School
The Sales Consultancy Practice Workshop, established within the Marketing and Retail Department of Adapazarı Prof. Dr. Tansu Çiller Trade Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, was officially opened with a ceremony. The opening program of the workshop, which was implemented with the support of the 3rd Professional Committee of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was attended by Sakarya Deputy Provincial Director of National Education Fatih Arduç, Adapazarı

Sakarya Economy News
May 291 min read


Blue Flag Awards Granted to Sakarya’s Beaches
The targeted success was once again achieved in Sakarya in this year’s Blue Flag Awards program for beaches in Türkiye, coordinated by the Turkish Environmental Education Foundation (TÜRÇEV). Through a comprehensive initiative launched on the coastlines of Karasu and Kocaali, beaches were redesigned with a more accessible, safe, environmentally friendly, and user-oriented concept. Following the completion of improvement works carried out by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipali

Sakarya Economy News
May 251 min read


Chairman Altuğ: “We Have a Strategic Position Providing Access to Massive Markets”
Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry A. Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), stated that as global markets seek to reduce their dependence on the Far East and diversify supply chains, Türkiye is emerging as a rational and strategic alternative. Speaking at the May Assembly Meeting, Altuğ said that the world is currently going through a historic period in which the global economy is experiencing a difficul

Sakarya Economy News
May 221 min read


SUBÜ Has Built a Strong University Model in Eight Years
SUBÜ Press Conference Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) Rector Mehmet Sarıbıyık stated that the university has been striving to develop an educational model that prepares students directly for professional and social life. Speaking at a press conference organized on the occasion of SUBÜ’s 8th anniversary, Rector Sarıbıyık said that the university had doubled its progress over the past eight years and has become one of the institutions drawing attention with its ra

Sakarya Economy News
May 202 min read


FADA Continues Global Growth with Transportation Technologies Shaping the Future of Heavy Industry
Sakarya-based heavy-load transfer systems manufacturer FADA continues to strengthen its position in global markets through next-generation transfer vehicles, autonomous transportation solutions, straddle carriers, air-cushion transport systems, and engineering-focused intralogistics technologies. Operating from its production facility in Sakarya, the company has drawn attention with high-capacity transportation systems developed for the energy, steel, automotive, defense, and

Sakarya Economy News
May 202 min read


Accreditation Certificates Presented to SUBÜ Faculty of Tourism
Sakarya University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Tourism accreditation certificate presentation The accreditation certificates were officially presented to the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department and the Tourism Guidance Department of the Faculty of Tourism at Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ), after both departments received full six-year accreditation from the Tourism Education Evaluation and Accreditation Board (TURAK). The certificate presentation ceremon

Sakarya Economy News
May 142 min read


Letter of Intent Signed for Model Factory Project to be Established in Sakarya
Sakarya Model Factory Project Letter of Intent A letter of intent has been signed for the Model Factory project to be established within the Production and Digital Transformation Center of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO). Representatives from public institutions, industry organizations, technology centers, and organized industrial zones came together to sign the declaration of intent and receive comprehensive presentations about the project. The Model Fac

Sakarya Economy News
May 142 min read


Toyota Technical Project Competition award ceremony held
The “Toyota Technical Project Competition,” organized in cooperation with the Sakarya Governorship, Sakarya Provincial Directorate of National Education, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey, concluded with a final exhibition and award ceremony. The competition, which aims to discover the scientists of the future, attracted strong interest from public and private middle schools and high schools in Sakarya, as well as the provinces of Bilecik, Bolu, Düzce, and Kocaeli. During

Sakarya Economy News
May 122 min read


The Idea Basket & G-Fast Entrepreneur Acceleration Program has been completed.
The final stage of the Fikir Sepeti & G-Fast Entrepreneur Acceleration Program, organized for the third time in cooperation with the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sakarya University Technopark, was held with the aim of bringing new success stories to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and developing ideas with business potential. Idea Basket & G-Fast Entrepreneurial Acceleration Program award ceremony The final event, held at the Sakarya Teknokent Fusion Entreprene

Sakarya Economy News
May 112 min read


Product Exhibition and B2B Event to be held in Sakarya
The TOBB Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board will organize a “Product Exhibition and B2B Event” on May 12. The “Add Women’s Power to the Supply Chain” Product Exhibition and B2B Event will be organized by the The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board, which operates under the umbrella of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, service building. The event will t

Sakarya Economy News
May 91 min read


50 percent of Sakarya Science Center construction completed
The construction of the Science Center, which is being built on a 7,500-square-meter area, has reached 50 percent completion. The Science Center, which is being constructed by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality using its own financial resources, will include an incubation center, foyer area, exhibition units, information desk, permanent and traveling exhibition halls, a TÜBİTAK point, as well as workshops focused on space, aviation, astronomy, natural sciences, mathematics

Sakarya Economy News
May 81 min read


Sakarya University prepares for new strategic planning period
SAU 2nd Advisory Board Meeting Sakarya University held its 2nd Advisory Board Meeting, where the strategic goals included in the university’s 2030 vision were discussed. The meeting was attended by the following figures:Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Türkiye and 27th Term Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, former Minister of Transport Ahmet Arslan, former Minister of Transport Cahit Turhan, Rahmi Doğan, AK Party Sakarya MP Ali İnci, Sakarya University Rector Hamza Al,

Sakarya Economy News
May 82 min read


New production areas to be created for SMEs in Sakarya
Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Assembly Meeting Akgün Altuğ, President of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), announced that they plan to make Organized Industrial Zones more attractive for SMEs. Speaking at the chamber’s assembly meeting, Altuğ stated that they are working on an alternative model that is more feasible and capable of delivering faster results. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Noting that they had p

Sakarya Economy News
May 41 min read


Sakarya University and Keskin Kimya will collaborate.
A cooperation protocol was signed between SAU and Keskin Kimya. A cooperation protocol has been signed between Sakarya University and Keskin Kimya Sanayi A.Ş.. The signing ceremony was attended by Sakarya University Rector Hamza Al, Keskin Kimya General Manager Yahya Keskin, Keskin Enamel Academy Coordinator Gülşah Akbaba, SAU Vice Rector Halit Yaşar, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Ertan Bol, and academic staff. The protocol was officially signed by Rector Hamza Al and Ge

Sakarya Economy News
May 31 min read


Bicycle Use Expands Along Karasu Coast
Tripy Bikes Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality continues to strengthen its “bicycle-friendly” initiatives and environmentally friendly transportation alternatives across the city. As part of these efforts, the municipality has increased the number of Tripy electric bicycles operating along the Karasu Coast to 150, making bicycle use more accessible in the area. With the expanded capacity, residents and visitors will be able to easily rent bikes from various نقاط along the coas

Sakarya Economy News
May 21 min read


Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik: “We Are Working on 6th and 7th Generation Fighter Jet Concepts”
Rector of Bingöl University, Erdal Çelik, stated that Türkiye’s 5th-generation fighter jet TAI Kaan is among the limited number of platforms in the world with its low radar visibility and internal weapons systems. He also emphasized that universities are currently conducting studies on 6th and 7th generation fighter jet concepts. SUBÜ, Faculty of Technology Deputy Dean Assoc. Dr. Harun Gül - Bingöl University Rector Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik was the 120th gu

Sakarya Economy News
May 21 min read


Toyota Technical Project Competition Awards Ceremony to Be Held on May 12
Finalists of the Toyota Technical Project Competition, organized in cooperation with the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of National Education and Toyota Automotive Industry Turkey, have been announced. Aiming to discover future scientists, the competition received applications from Sakarya, Bilecik, Bolu, Düzce, and Kocaeli. Awards will be presented to the projects that ranked first in their respective provinces during the ceremony to be held on Tuesday, May 12. Within the sc

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 301 min read


₺1 Billion Investment to Protect Lake Sapanca
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced that work has begun on a new infrastructure investment aimed at protecting Sapanca Lake and minimizing water loss and leakage rates. Sapanca Lake Stating that 65% of Sakarya’s drinking water needs are supplied from Lake Sapanca, Alemdar emphasized that with the implementation of new projects and the renewal of existing lines, water losses will be reduced to minimum levels. He also noted that the lake will be prot

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 272 min read


Innovative Ideas from Youth to Shape Sakarya’s Future
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, Youth Participatory Project Workshop The voting phase has begun for the “Youth Participatory Project Workshop 2025–2026 Idea Competition,” launched by the Strategy Development Department of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality. The competition, which aims to encourage young people to contribute to Sakarya’s future with innovative ideas, will remain open for public voting via www.sakarya.bel.tr until May 3, 2026. Organized with a transparent and

Sakarya Economy News
Apr 252 min read
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