Creating Awareness and Credibility for Turkish Companies in the UAE

Amid shifting global economic dynamics, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a key reference point for the Turkish business community, particularly for companies seeking to expand into the Middle East, Africa, or South Asia markets.

In such a landscape, non-profit business organizations play a pivotal role in facilitating connections and fostering trust. Based in Dubai, the Dubai and Northern Emirates Turkish Business Council serves as a strategic bridge, linking Turkish companies with the right business partners.

The primary objective was to enhance the Council’s visibility in Türkiye and solidify its reputation as a trusted business guide for Turkish companies operating in the UAE.

Our Approach:
  • Strategic Media Engagement: Introductory meetings were conducted with key journalists in Istanbul and Ankara, positioning the Council and its President as reliable and influential partners for the Turkish business community.
  • Tailored Content Distribution: Customized, platform-specific content was provided to journalists across various media channels, including print, online, news agencies, and TV outlets.
  • Agenda Setting for Wider Coverage: By establishing credibility through these engagements, the Agenda Setting strategy successfully amplified media coverage of Turkish business opportunities in the UAE across online, print, and broadcast platforms.
Key Outcomes:
  • Achieved significant media placements in leading publications such as Milliyet, Nasıl Bir Ekonomi, and Anadolu Agency.
  • Secured a full-page interview in Nasıl Bir Ekonomi Daily and an English-language feature article in the state-run Anadolu Agency.
  • Secured a full-page interview in Nasıl Bir Ekonomi Daily and an English-language feature article in the state-run Anadolu Agency.
Future Recommendations:
  • For organizations like the Council, data-driven storytelling is key to strengthening communication efforts and creating compelling, journalist-oriented pitches.
  • Offering timely market insights, reports, and business-related statistics can further solidify media relations and increase coverage opportunities.
  • Establishing sustained engagement with key media stakeholders ensures continuous visibility and reinforces the Council’s position as a go-to resource for Turkish businesses in the UAE.