PV New York to open for future trends

The venue where fashion professionals meet. UTIB will represent the Turkish textile sector, 16-17 July 2019

Launched in 2000, Première Vision New York is the event for North American fashion professionals. For 2 days, at Pier 94, the five major industries supplying materials and services to the global fashion industry come together in New York City. 5 sectors, 5 professions, 1 meetup. A complete and transversal offer. Premiere Vision New York fair getting more important on each edition. UTIB will have info stand to represent Turkish textile sector to the visitors as usual. UTIB (Uludag Textile Exporters’ Association) will attend to Premiere Vision New York fair with national participant at Pier 92 in New York/ USA at 16-17 July 2019. At UTIB’s Turkish Fashion Fabrics theme stand, UTIB will distribute Turkish exhibitors catalouge, TFF theme bags and TFF Magazine to the visitors.

Elips Design & Architecture has won three awards from the International Property Awards for BJK No 1903 Project

BJK No1903 which was designed and constructed by Elips Design & Architecture, became winner at the International Property Awards, where the best projects from all over the world competed, after being selected as the “Best Mixed Use Interior Project” at the European Property Awards.

Elips Design & Architecture which works on different award winning architectural, interior design projects and also furniture design projects in national and global scope under the leadership of Master Architect Feza Ökten Koca, has won “Best International Mixed-Use Interior Project” award with its BJK No 1903 project that is located in İstanbul, Akatlar. After the meetings with the President Fikret Orman who is the 33rd chairman of Besiktas Gymnastics Club, Elips Design & Architecture started to work for No1903 Project in the beginning of 2016 with the aim of providing a high quality facility which will reflect the spirit of BJK society and be open to public use. Design and project planning phases done according to the needs of building program which has 4600 m² open area and 3600 m² closed area. Elips Design & Architecture underlined that the architectural identity of the building was the guide on the way of creating spaces according to needs programme. The team aimed to provide maximum

Feza Ökten Koca

volume and daylight usage while creating modern spaces with asymmetric and different angles. Elips Design & Architecture created different spatial details by using various materials such as marble, parquet, tile, epoxy, ceramic, mirror, wood, brass, wallpaper, fabric covering, acoustic panels, stainless, glass in the interior. The firm designed every corner of the facility in a different way and has produced solutions meticulously to prevent the disturbing affect of all technical details and equipment on the aesthetics of space. Both exterior and interior spaces of the building has the mutual language to provide an integrated living space for the user. All details, from the fireplace frame to the lightings, from wire flower objects to benches, from the main entrance to the wall coverings, are designed individually. The paintings on the walls were painted by a painter in the way that reflects the identity of the space. Creation of Qualified Spaces by using Mutual Design Approach Besides from the main entrance and reception, Casual Restaurant which has a large terrace with a children's play area facing the front façade, The Eagle House lounge area which is designed for the BJK congress members and managers with a terrace facing to the back façade, the main kitchen, warehouses and customer and staff wet volumes are located on the ground floor of the building. Although each space designed independently with different materials, Elips Design & Architecture has succeeded providing the mutual design approach in the general principle of design.

BOLD Restaurant, which has a total area of 790 m² on the first floor, differs from the ground floor with its different atmosphere that includes a large bar corner, a fireplace section with comfortable leather chairs, wooden and marble tables. Master Architect Feza Koca sums up this special place with the following words: ”The high ceiling and glass facades of the place gives freshness to the space. In contrast to the marble and mirror veneers used on the walls, we have provided an acoustic solution while providing a warm and moving effect with the wooden and acoustic panels in the form of circles under the metal honeycombs that we used in the ceiling. The Blackhall Hall, which is designed to serve special meetings and events, can be combined with the Bold Restaurant with the movable walls in the hall and it enables a bigger space for the organization of other big events. The meeting area called

Mr. President is designed as a special area with meeting room, service, WC and cloakroom which is open to the use of the chairman and the board members. It was our primary goal to provide a good acoustics in this meeting room. The wood veneers used in some parts of the wall covered with acoustic panels support this goal. Black acoustic ceiling is designed with the design of lacquered wood inspired from the way the camera visor opens. The meeting table and seats were brought from the Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club because the important agreements were signed on this table and it has a spiritual value.” Gym Club on the first basement floor, which has a total 1100 m² area, includes the fitness area, spinning and pilates studio with sauna, steam room, relaxation and massage rooms, indoor pool, outdoor pool and children's pool. The fitness section facing the front façade has a terrace which has camouflaged the retaining wall by landscape design formed at

different angles on the terrace. Elips Design & Architecture has followed the same design approach and the material catalogue which they used by taking their inspiration from the colors of Beşiktaş for the design of the main entrance gate and security building like the main building and for the landscape design, creating a large and simple grass field was considered as the main idea. The 4600 m² outdoor area is planned to be used for different purposes such as wedding, celebration and openair cinema. There are 2 entrances and 2 security buildings and a car park with a capacity of 60 vehicles is designed.

Location of the project Type of the project

Type group of the project Employer Sub constructor Landscape gardening Project supervisor Mechanical project Electricity project Installation project Acoustic project Resident manager

Beginning year Project delivery year Beginning year of the construction Delivery year of the construction Land area Total construction area Beşiktaş, Istanbul Social facility

Recreation / sports BJK Beşiktaş İnşaat ve Tic. A.Ş. Elips Tasarım Mimarlık Butik Peyzaj Feza Koca 5S Mühendislik Emek Mühendislik 5S Mühendislik infogroup Mutlu Oçmak, Elips Tasarım Mimarlık 2015 2016 2016

2017 6,100 m2 3,500 m²

Investment opportunities in Brunei

Foreign Minister Cavusoglu: “There are many possibilities for Turkish companies in Brunei, and Turkey is also offering a lot of opportunities for investors coming from Brunei.”

Brunei Darussalam’s five priority areas of business and investment are halal, technology & creative industry, business services, tourism, and downstream oil & gas. These sectors capitalize on Brunei Darussalam’s strength as a strong Islamic nation with its abundant natural resources and highly educated skilled people. Brunei Darussalam literally means Brunei, the abode of peace. Indeed, Brunei is one of the most peaceful countries around the world with the lowest crime rates. Brunei is divided into four districts namely Belait, Temburong, Tutong and Brunei Muara. Despite Brunei Muara being the smallest district, the capital Bandar Seri Begawan is located here. The country is located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is a small oil-rich sultanate bordering bounded to the north by the South China Sea and on all other sides by the East Malaysian state of Sarawak, which also divides the state into two disconnected segments of unequal size. The western segment is the larger of the two and contains the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei achieved independence in 1984, after having been a British protectorate since 1888. It is a member of the Commonwealth and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Although Brunei is a small country with an area of just 5,765 sq km, yet it is one of the richest countries in the world. Thanks to the underground riches of the natural resources discovered back in 1929. Since then, oil and gas has been the main inflows to the country, and providing exclusive welfare where no other countries have afford such as free education, free health care, no income taxation and tax-free house loan for civil servants.

The country is ruled by the Sultan, 29th in succession to throne and governed under the philosophy of Melayu Islam Beraja (Malay Islamic Monarchy or MIB) has been in existence as early as the 14th century when the Sultan at that time converted to Islam. Since then, MIB has become the nation’s system of ruling, its way of life and form of Government until today. The country has a population of almost half of a million. Spoken languages are Bahasa Melayu (Malay, official), English, Chinese and native languages of Borneo. Brunei’s economy is almost totally dependent on the exploitation of its vast reserves of petroleum and natural gas. The country enjoys a healthy economy and political stability, which is largely thanks to the abundant oil and gas reserves, allowing the people to enjoy a comfortable way of life.

Entrance gate to Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien Sungai Kebun Bridge with the water village at Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

Although oil and gas revenues have allowed the state to give its citizens one of the highest per capita incomes in Asia, they also have made the country dependent on a single commodity that is subject to market fluctuations. In addition, Brunei must rely on imports for nearly all its manufactured goods and most of its food. In an effort to ensure the country’s economic stability, the government has since the late 20th century striven to diversify the economy by developing other sectors, such as agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and financial services. Oil was first produced in 1929, while the natural gas industry was developed after the discovery in the 1960s of large deposits. Output of oil reached a peak in the late 1970s and subsequently was reduced in order to conserve reserves. Intensive exploitation of the country’s huge deposits of natural gas in the 1970s included the construction of a liquefaction plant, and LNG has since become a major source of Brunei’s export earnings. In addition to its hydrocarbon reserves, the country has rich deposits of white quartz sand that remained virtually undeveloped in the early 21st century.

Turkey-Brunei economic relations Turkish foreign minister discussed bilateral economic and trade relations in Brunei on Nov. 7, 2018. The sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said Mevlüt Çavusoğlu met with Brunei's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dato Erywan Yusof. Çavusoğlu also met with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah. His Majesty the Sultan held an audience with Cavusoglu at Istana Nurul Iman, which marked the first visit of a Turkish foreign minister to the Sultanate

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Hasan el-Bulkiye Muizziddin Va'dulah, Sultan of Brunei

since diplomatic relations were established in 1984. “Brunei is trying to diversify its economy. His Majesty the Sultan has been emphasising this in every statement,” Cavusoglu said in an interview with state broadcaster Radio Televisyen Brunei. In the past five years, Turkish companies have invested in several business ventures with the Brunei government, including a $30 million margarine plant in Serasa and a $1.8 billion fertiliser plant in Sungai Liang. The Brunei Investment Agency also owns a 20 percent stake in Istanbul-based Yıldız Holding, one the largest food manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (L) meets HM the Sultan of Brunei at Istana Nurul Iman on Nov 7, 2018.

The foreign minister said Turkey was keen to expand its partnership with ASEAN, after becoming a sectoral dialogue partner to the 10-nation bloc earlier this year. During the minister's meetings, economic and trade relations, increasing investments and making reciprocal high level visits were discussed. “ASEAN and Turkey have agreed to develop several cooperation areas to further strengthen this partnership. There are many aspects of cooperation we can look at,” the minister added. Two-way trade between ASEAN and Turkey has increased by 22 percent over the past four years, from US$7.94 billion in 2013 to US$9.68 billion in 2017. Meanwhile, foreign direct

Kroninsignien Museum or Royal Ragalia Museum in the city of Bandar seri Begawan in the country of Brunei Darussalam

Bandar Seri Begawan

investment from Turkey to ASEAN grew by 86 percent from US$17.13 million in 2013 to US$31.89 million in 2017. Turkey and Brunei also abolished the need for mutual tourist visas, in a bid to encourage more two-way visitor traffic.

Tubinvest helps investors Tubinvest is a private investment company based in Turkey investing in attractive medium sized companies and work along with the management to generate value with 100% capital of Brunei Investment Agency. Turkey and Brunei Investment Company (TUBINVEST) is a joint venture between Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) and MGKfin. Based on this strategic partnership, the Company has active platforms for Project Finance, Corporate Finance & Advisory Services, Private Equity and Fund Management. Area of investment – Our operations are in the Private Equity and Project Funding areas in Turkey focusing on funding investment projects while working proactively with talented management teams including the advisory power of MGKfin and the financial power of BIA. Investment Focus – We focus on energy, factoring, retail, real estate and especially construction; through direct participation and joint venture investments which cater to building a diversified portfolio across the vital sectors of the economy and industries. Turkey established diplomatic relations with Brunei Darussalam in 1984 and opened an Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan on 15 October 2013. The Brunei Embassy in Ankara was opened on 8 January 2014. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei visited Turkey on 8-10 April 2012. It was the first Head of State level visit between the two countries. H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, then in his capacity as Prime Minister, visited Brunei on 9-10 November 2012. It was the first Prime Ministerial level visit between the two countries. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei also participated at the 13th Islamic Summit Conference in İstanbul on 14-15 April 2016. H.E. Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, Minister Foreign Affairs and Trade II of Brunei Darussalam, visited Turkey on 5 April 2012. Turkish firms are building and operating factories in Brunei, while Bruneian capital makes its way into Turkish companies. The international organizations that the two countries are members, such as UN, OIC, constitute additional platforms for cooperation.