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Daihatsu Turkey Fan Club’s May 2010 Gathering

Here are the photos of our sister site Daihatsu Askina’s latest gathering. We had a lot of fun especially while karting. I had a small accident with one of my fellow racer friends and mildly hurt my leg. Other than that, it was a great day and we will repeat it again on May 30. Anyone who wishes to join us, is more than welcome!

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Turkish President recently received Mohammed Jameel, president of ALJ Group

Mohammed Jameel and Abdullah GulJEDDAH: Turkish President Abdullah Gul recently received Mohammed Jameel, president of Abdul Latif Jameel Group and chief job creation officer of the Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ), at the Presidential Palace in Ankara and commended BRJ’s efforts in fighting unemployment.

“Gul had invited Jameel to Turkey to learn more about the BRJ and its innovative programs to create jobs for Saudis,” a statement issued by the BRJ said, adding that the president welcomed Bab Rizq to Turkey.

Gul also congratulated Jameel on his company’s recent acquisition of Toyota distributorship in Turkey.

Fatih Mehmet Gul, the recently appointed BRJ general manager in Turkey, explained the organization’s plans for the country. President Gul praised the BRJ programs and wished continued success and progress for its activities.

The ALJ Group recently acquired Toyota distributorship in Turkey after signing a sale and purchase agreement with Haci Omer Sabanci Holding.

The Saudi company is engaged in social work along with business in all countries it is operating.

The BRJ, an affiliate of Abdul Latif Jameel Community Services Programs (ALJCSP), has created more than 100,000 jobs for young Saudi men and women throughout the Kingdom during 2003-2009.

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Turkey: Investigation under way for manufacturers

Turkish FlagTurkey’s Competition Board had opened an investigation into 19 of the country’s largest auto companies, including foreign firms, for alleged price-fixing since 2006, it said on Wednesday.

The board said the companies had been sharing targets, stock information and sales and pricing strategies, Reuters reported.

The board is eyeing automakers including Daihatsu Turkey, Dogus Otomotiv, General Motors Turkey, Honda Turkey, Hyundai Assan, Tofas, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Peugeot and Toyota.

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