Turkey comes to mind as a beautiful destination for vacationing by the Mediterranean coast, indulging with delicious food and venturing the cultural sites by the Bosphorus and Sultanahmet in Istanbul or Ephesus in the West. Not many people would think of Turkey as the place to conduct global business meetings, attend international conventions and trade fairs. However, Turkey has seen promising investment opportunities in the exhibition sector where foreign investors would also like to take a part…

Are you one of those Lost fans who followed the show diligently all 6 seasons? Were you disappointed by the finale that left us with many unanswered questions? Or did you think that the emotional ending with the final encounter summed up the philosophy of Lost? Maybe you are one of the skeptical viewers who got disconnected half way through the 5th season and thought that the viewers themselves were lost in a dense labyrinth…

Whichever segment of viewers you belong to, you would agree that Lost was a successful TV phenomenon that connected millions of viewers to the survivors of Oceanic 815 in a mysterious island.

I am a firm believer of branding. I believe powerful brands drive the way we perceive things, we form our likes and dislikes, and even the way we identify ourselves. 'Turkey' and 'Being Turkish' are in fact brands that make our initial impression in the global arena. Our cultural and historical heritage is very rich, but the real task is to transform this heritage into a sustainable brand. Whenever a Turkish brand carries the essence of this grand heritage, I become hopeful that Turkey is driving towards the future by embracing its unique characteristics.

Haremlique is a brand in tuned with Turkish uniqueness. Think of its meaning. What does it remind you of? It reminds me of Topkapı Palace and the exclusive lives of the sultan's wives and concubines.

One of the biggest challenges of living in a foreign country is meeting new friends and belonging to a new community. Developing acquaintances through work, school or social clubs could be a good way, but you need to have some common ground like playing the same sport, having young kids or having similar experiences in different cultures… People tend to socialize with people from similar backgrounds or interests because they would like to understand each other without extra effort and enjoy each other's company.  There is a global organization dedicated to serving as a bridge among expatriates from different nations called InterNations.