Turkey and the Arab World: A Global Corridor for Investment, Trade and Technology
The 15th Turkish-Arab Economic Forum (TAF 2024) is scheduled to be held on October 17, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus in Istanbul, under the theme “Turkey and the Arab World: A Global Corridor for Investment, Trade, and Technology.” TAF 2024 will focus on the next phase of the already thriving partnership between Turkey and the Arab countries. Over the past decade, this partnership has seen significant growth in trade, investment, and tourism flows. The conference will explore new opportunities in emerging sectors such as green energy, technology, fintech, logistics, and capital markets, capitalizing on the strategic positioning of Turkey and the Arab region as a crucial economic conduit between Asia (notably China), Europe, and Africa.
Key Themes:
- Building on Success:
- Highlighting advances made in trade and investment between Turkey and Arab countries over the past decade.
- Showcasing success stories that have helped to strengthen economic ties and flows.
- Emerging Opportunities:
- Exploring new avenues for partnerships in green energy, technology, Fintech, logistics and capital markets.
- Identifying high-potential sectors that can drive the next wave of economic growth and innovation.
- Geographical and Strategic Advantages:
- Leveraging the strategic location of Turkey and the Arab region as a bridge connecting major global markets in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
- Discussing how to maximize the benefits of this positioning to facilitate more efficient and expansive trade, investments and energy corridors.
- Vision for the Future:
- Envisioning the next phase of partnership, focusing on sustainable growth and development.
- Developing strategies to enhance economic partnerships and create a resilient economic corridor.
Objectives:
- To strengthen an existing platform for dialogue and networking among key stakeholders from Turkey and the Arab world.
- To identify and promote new investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in emerging sectors.
- To discuss policy frameworks and incentives that can enhance future economic cooperation.
- To solidify economic partnerships, fostering a stable and prosperous economic corridor.
- To strengthen the global economic positioning of Turkey and the Arab countries as a corridor for growth and prosperity.
Special Features:
- Round Tables:
- Dedicated sessions for in-depth discussions on specific opportunities, projects, and partnerships.
- Interactive dialogues to address sector-specific opportunities.
- Bilateral Meetings:
- Facilitated one-on-one meetings between business leaders and policymakers to explore concrete opportunities and partnerships.
- Platforms for making announcements and formalizing new partnerships.
Expected Outcomes:
- A clearer roadmap for expanding partnerships between Turkey and Arab countries.
- New business and investment deals in green energy, technology, Fintech, logistics and capital markets.
- Policy recommendations to support ongoing and future economic partnerships.
- Reinforced ties that will drive mutual growth and stability.