Turkey and the Arab World

Turkey’s relationship with the Arab world has been troubled by its support of Qatar even as other members of the GCC blockade their neighbour. But banking, private equity and tourism continue to flow between them.

Erdogan switches focus to Kurds
Ankara’s once expansive policy has now gone into reverse
Oil price more than Qatar hurts Gulf capital inflows to Turkey
Blockade sparks fears of eventual hit for Turkish business from Erdogan alliance
Turkey’s banks struggle to compete in Gulf
But Ankara’s lenders are enjoying record profits
Halal holidays boost Muslim tourists to Turkey
Debate ongoing over how well Ankara’s facilities meet religious standards
Turkey’s energy insecurity drives hunt for supplies
The country is seeking to escape from an over-reliance on Russia
Turkey’s robust growth tempts private equity firms
But some remain on the sidelines as crackdown continues