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Quality Control Specialist Program trainings The Quality Control Specialist Training Program organized by TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye) has officially begun. The Sakarya implementation of the nationally conducted “Women’s Touch in Industry” project—led by the TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Board—is being carried out by the TOBB Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board. The trainings planned within the scope of the program are continuing at th

The Project Olympics, organized within the scope of the “Entrepreneur from the Ground Up” Project—implemented in cooperation with the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of National Education and the Sakarya Branch of the Entrepreneur Businesspeople Foundation—concluded with a project exhibition and award ceremony. The project, carried out in line with the vision of the Türkiye Century Education Model , aims to raise courageous, productive, and entrepreneurial individuals. Seed E

A new project titled “Accessible Transportation Support System for Individuals with Disabilities” has been launched in Sakarya, aiming to eliminate barriers faced by people with disabilities. The project, which marks a new era in public transportation services in the city, was introduced to the public at a presentation program held at the Social Development Center (SGM). Accessible Transportation Support System for Individuals with Disabilities Transportation Project The eve

Dr. Metin Çengel, co-founder of Aris888 Metaverse Company, an academic and technology entrepreneur, stated that metaverse technologies are not just a digital trend but will become one of the economic infrastructures of the future. Aris888 Metaverse Universe Emphasizing that metaverse technologies represent the transition from the two-dimensional structure of the internet to a three-dimensional experiential world, Çengel noted that with the platform they are developing as Aris

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar shared the services and projects implemented over the two-year period since he took office on March 31 at a public presentation meeting. Stating, “We have launched the largest investment period in Sakarya’s history over the past two years,” Alemdar emphasized that they will continue to implement projects that will shape the city’s future. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Project Presentation Ceremony Providing information

SASKI, water infrastructure works. Efforts have begun to solve the water supply problems in the coastal districts of Karasu and Kocaali, two of Sakarya’s key tourism destinations. A total of 27 alternative water sources will be brought into operation to provide a permanent solution to the water shortages experienced in these Black Sea districts, especially during the summer months when the population increases significantly. Making a statement on the issue, Sakarya Metropolit

Work has started to establish a railway network on the Adapazarı–Hendek line. Making a statement on the matter, Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar said that the first step has been taken by the General Directorate of Infrastructure Investments and that the project tender for the railway line to be constructed has been completed. He stated that following the tender, the project for the line will be designed and then included in the investment program. Sakary

Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that exports from Sakarya in March 2026 amounted to $338 million, marking a 15.1% decrease compared to the same month of the previous year. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Altuğ thanked the entire business community that continues to work, produce, and strive to compete globally despite competitive pressures and geopolitical tensions, noting that rising te

SEKAY (Sakarya Integrated Solid Waste Management) Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality contributed 28,000 tons of plastic, glass, and aluminum waste to the economy through zero waste projects carried out in 2025. A total of 220 tons of vegetable oil, batteries, and electronic waste were separated without harming the environment, while 1,700 tons of medical waste were safely disposed of. In total, enough electricity was generated to meet the needs of 30,000 households. In additio

The outcomes of the Sakarya Zero Waste Workshop, held under the auspices of the Zero Waste Foundation and the Sakarya Governorship, in cooperation with Sakarya University, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, were announced to the public at the Final Conference. In addition, a Provincial Zero Wast

Little Hands Farming Project Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality is launching an important project to strengthen children’s connection with nature and raise awareness about agriculture. The Department of Agricultural Services of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, which has started working on the initiative, will establish hands-on agricultural areas specifically for children through the “Little Hands Agriculture Workshop” project. Existing mushroom production sites will be tran

Sakarya, one of Türkiye’s key production centers, continues its rapid growth driven by industry-based investments. In particular, the districts of Kaynarca, Karasu, and Kocaali along the Black Sea coast are expected to undergo even greater development and transformation in the coming period due to increasing investment demands. quince If the Adapazarı–Bartın Railway Project is implemented, these three districts will become a major logistics hub not only for Sakarya but also f

Mustafa Genç, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sakarya Commodity Exchange, made a statement regarding the National Water Plan (2026–2035), which was approved by the Presidency and published in the Official Gazette. Chairman Genç stated that, due to the drought and the impacts of climate change experienced across the country in recent years, the sustainable management of water resources has become critically important for Türkiye’s future. He emphasized that water is

A research project aimed at increasing agricultural productivity is being launched at the Faculty of Agriculture of Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ). The project, titled “Development of Doubled Haploid Lines in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) via Anther Culture” , prepared under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ferzat Turan, has been accepted within the scope of the TÜBİTAK 1002-A Rapid Support Module. Associate Professor Dr. Ferzat Turan, Faculty of Agricultu

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, Sunflower Bicycle Valley Barcelona, Spain, Turkey’s top cyclists will enter a training camp in Sakarya and compete in the National Team selection trials. The event will take place at the Ayçiçeği Bicycle Valley, regarded as one of the most modern and comprehensive cycling facilities in Europe. Athletes will not only compete for a place on the national team but also continue their preparations for upcoming international championships. Hosted

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced during his presentation to the council members at the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) Conference Hall that the industrial transformation process has begun, and that infrastructure and building projects are ready. Sakarya Small Industrial Zone Transformation Project Alemdar provided information on the projects that have been planned, implemented, and are ongoing over the past two years since he to

Sakarya University will host the 5th International Dental Oral Infections (DOINF5) Congress and the 4th Oral Microbiota Congress, which will take place on March 27–29, 2026. The congress will be held at the Sabahattin Zaim Conference Hall of the Faculty of Law at Sakarya University. Sakarya University, Faculty of Law Conference Hall The congress will be organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, Sakarya University, and BİOSAD. The event will address oral and dental

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ) organized an awareness program on the occasion of March 22 World Water Day to highlight the protection of water resources, the future of Lake Sapanca, and sustainable water use. The program, held at the Adapazarı Social Development Center (SGM), was attended by Sakarya Governor Rahmi Doğan, Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar, Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al, Serdivan Mayor Osm

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced that the Tığcılar Urban Transformation Project has officially begun. As part of the ground survey studies forming the basis for the building permit, drilling operations have started, with drilling machines set to reach a depth of 45 meters to collect samples from 28 different points across four streets. Providing information about the drilling works, Mayor Alemdar stated that the first phase of the Urban Transfor

Karasu Port Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), stated that investments in Sakarya should be planned with a railway infrastructure integrated with industry. Emphasizing that planned industrialization steps in Sakarya have intensified particularly in the northern part of the province in recent years, Altuğ said that integrating Karasu Port with the railway network would bring significant economic vitality to