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The new headquarters of the Sakarya Commodity Exchange was officially inaugurated in a ceremony attended by prominent government officials, business leaders, and representatives of civil society. Hosted by Sakarya Commodity Exchange Chairman Mustafa Genç, the opening ceremony was attended by Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB); Gökhan Yazgı, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism; Ergün Atalay, President of TÜRK-İ

trendyol.com One of Türkiye’s leading manufacturing and industrial hubs, Sakarya is also strengthening its position in e-commerce. According to data from Trendyol, sellers based in Sakarya fulfill 55.6% of all baby biscuit orders across Türkiye. Standing out with its strong performance in the mother-and-baby category, the city is using e-commerce to deliver locally manufactured products to customers nationwide. Sakarya has become one of Türkiye’s prominent e-commerce centers,

The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality has introduced an innovative solution to prevent traffic signal disruptions caused by overheating and power outages at intersection control units. By installing solar energy panels on the power supply system of traffic signal controllers, the municipality aims to ensure uninterrupted operation even during technical failures. The new system, developed by the Traffic Branch Directorate under the municipality’s Department of Road Maintenance

Sakarya City A panel and mini expo will be organized through the collaboration of the 12th Professional Committee of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Outdoor and Industrial Advertising Association (ARED). The event, which will be held for the third time since the beginning of 2026 and is aimed at different sectors, will feature discussions on city branding, visual communication, outdoor advertising, and urban identity during the panel sessions. The

A new African Studies Application and Research Center has been established within Sakarya University. The center aims to contribute to the development of African studies in Türkiye, promote scientific research in the field, and strengthen both national and international academic collaborations. Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al Speaking about the initiative, Hamza Al, Rector of Sakarya University, stated that the university seeks to bring together Türkiye’s strateg

The restoration works of Sakarya’s iconic Historic Water Wheel have been completed. Originally built to supply water to the city and later becoming one of Sakarya’s most recognizable symbols, the Historic Water Wheel was once again restored by teams from the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality’s Department of Parks and Gardens. Located in Aziz Duran Park, the structure had suffered deterioration in its wooden components over the years. Through meticulous restoration work, the d