Majlis & Markets
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- Islamic Finance: The ethics, products and strategies driving the sector.
- Global Markets: Financial and macro trends across the Middle East and beyond.
- Venture Capital: The future of funding, innovation and Shariah-compliant start-ups.
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Majlis & Markets
Episode 20-Turkey’s Economic Shift: Crisis or Comeback?
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Since the May 2023 Presidential elections, Turkey's economic policy has changed significantly. Mehmet Şimşek, now the finance minister, signals a return to orthodox economic policymaking. This includes raising interest rates and implementing key reforms.
However, challenges persist with a weak currency, high inflation, and declining FDI. The March 2024 local elections marked a critical moment as Erdogan and the AKP suffered a major defeat.
In our 20th episode, we spoke with Serhat Süha Çubukçuoğlu from TRENDS Research and Advisory, an Abu-Dhabi based geopolitical advisory firm based
In this episode, we covered several topics including:
- Look at Turkey's economic reforms since 2023 Presidential elections
- Examining the rapprochement with Gulf countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia
- Turkey's FDI landscape and the challenges in attracting capital
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Intro theme song-'Tales of the Arabian Nights' composed by StudioKolomna via Pixabay
