GAGEV
The principal aim of the foundation is to conduct promotional activities and to provide incentives for domestic and foreign institutions and organizations to increase their interest toward the region in order to accelerate the economic development of Gaziantep and its surroundings.
Historic Model City
Promoting the world’s oldest city through simulators.
Efficient Employment
Efficiently conducting vocational training activities in the region.
Heart of the Economy
Developing industrial infrastructures in a competitive environment.
A Greener Turkey
Ensuring the protection of the natural environment in industrial areas.
People and Culture
Ensuring peaceful coexistence of different communities.
It should be known that foundations constitute an important wealth of our country. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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The Defense of Gaziantep:
During the War of Independence, in 1920, Gaziantep heroically resisted the French occupation. The people of Antep put up a great resistance against the French, preventing the city from falling, and this resistance became a symbol of the Turkish nation’s struggle for independence.
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Independence Medal for Gaziantep:
Atatürk approved the awarding of the Independence Medal and the title "Gazi" to Gaziantep in recognition of its heroic struggle for independence. This title was given to honor the great resistance and sacrifices of the people of Antep.
Gaziantep, with its heroism throughout history, holds an important place in the Turkish nation’s struggle for independence. Antep is not just a city; it is the honor of the Turkish nation.
Antep, with the heroism it displayed in defending the homeland, is one of the symbols of our nation’s struggle for independence. Antep is a proud part of the Turkish nation’s honorable history.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Board Members of Gaziantep Development Foundation
PRESIDENT
Kemal ÇEBER
VICE PRESIDENT
Fatma ŞAHİN
ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
İsmet ÖZCAN
BOARD MEMBER
Adil Sani KONUKOĞLU
BOARD MEMBER
Cengiz ŞİMŞEK
BOARD MEMBER
Mehmet Tuncay YILDIRIM
BOARD MEMBER
Ahmet Fikret KİLECİ
BOARD MEMBER
Mehmet AKINCI
BOARD MEMBER
Mehmet BÜYÜKEKŞİ
BOARD MEMBER
Mahsum ALTUNKAYA
BOARD MEMBER
Adnan ÜNVERDİ
SECRETARY GENERAL
Mustafa ŞEN
GAZİANTEP
Gaziantep is the sixth largest city in Turkey and the largest in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. Its location at the intersection of Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean has made it an important center throughout history. Hosting numerous civilizations from the Paleolithic Age to the Ottoman period, it has become a city where different cultures and religions have blended. Situated on the Silk Road, Gaziantep has always been a hub for trade and culture. With its rich historical texture, remnants of various civilizations, and metropolitan status, Gaziantep is a culturally and economically developed metropolis.
