BEAUTYISTANBUL Middle East and North Africa Online Meetings were held on March 31st and April 7th, 2021 in 2 sessions covering both regions. Meeting 1 hosted 214 buyers from 11 countries including Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.Meeting 2 hosted 189 buyers from 6 countries such as Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia. Participants included distributors, importers, retailers and wholesalers from the region, along with 110 suppliers from Turkey, Italy, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, France, India, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, San Marino, Spain, United Kingdom and United States of America.

The 1st meeting started with welcoming remarks of H.E. Ilhomjon Abdrurrahmanov, Consul General of Republic of Tajikistan in Dubai-UAE, Mr. Firas Al Hamadani, President of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Murat Albayrak, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Amman-Jordan, Mr. Atilla Ugur Basbug, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Kuwait City-Kuwait, Mr. Sabahaddin Tarhan, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Jerusalem-Palestine, Ms. Rana Abusibaa, Commercial Counsellor of the State of Palestine in Ankara-Turkey, Ms. Ece Aksop, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Muscat-Oman, Mr. Abedallah F. Al-Banna, President of Jordan Dead Sea Manufacturers Association and Mrs. Gergana Andreeva, Executive Director of Bulgarian National Association for Essential Oils, Perfumery and Cosmetics (BNAOEPC).

The meeting continued with the introduction speeches of important buyers from the region and BEAUTYISTANBUL suppliers. Important attendees of Meeting 1 included Madi International and Majid Al Futtaim Retail - Carrefour from United Arab Emirates, Ramez Group from Bahrain, Lulu Hypermarket from Qatar, Alowaid Trading and Lemon Pharmacies Group from Saudi Arabia, Royal Beauty Group from Kuwait, Somerland General Trading from Iraq, Lattafa LLC from Oman, Abdel Sater Group from Lebanon, EMS Jordan from Jordan, SAMA CO from Palestine and Ibrahim Ali A.Eshack Corp (AHIM) from Yemen.

Meeting 2 opened with welcoming remarks of H.E. Kenan Yilmaz, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in Trablus-Libya, Mr. Mehmet Elbir, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Casablanca-Morocco, Mr. Göktug Bayri, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Khartoum-Sudan Mr. Müjdat Emre Semiz, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Tunis-Tunisia, Director of Tunisian Union Of Industry, Commerce and Crafts (U.T.I.C.A.), Mr. Anis Gharbi, Events Director of Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Aykut Terzioglu, President of Algerian Federation of Importers and Manufacturers of Cosmetics Hamadouche Majda and Event Manager of World Trade Center Algeria, Idir Kamla.

The meeting continued with the introduction speeches of important buyers from the region and BEAUTYISTANBUL suppliers. Important participants of Meeting 2 included Carrefour Algerie from Algeria, Nibrasdis Beauty & Barber Supplies from Morocco, Seif Group from Egypt, Kilani Groupe from Tunisia, Alnama Co from Libya and Bawakeer Int. Co. Ltd from Sudan.




BEAUTYISTANBUL's experienced team of 25 people fluent in 10 languages and local contacts in Sub-Saharan Africa showed their difference from other B2B organizers once more by bringing together some of the biggest companies in the region to attend the online meetings. Despite the global pandemic postponing exhibitions and limiting face to face interaction, BEAUTYISTANBUL aims to provide additional value-added services to businesses worldwide. With already over 12,500 registered buyers from 175 countries and over 5,000 products uploaded since January 1st, 2019, BEAUTYISTANBUL’s O2O Online Platform is a clear leader in the hybrid exhibition sector. In addition to the O2O Online Platform, value-added services such as personalized Target Client Program, Online Regional Buyer Meetings and Virtual Fair will be available all year long. Once 13-14-15 October 2021 comes, the physical exhibition with the coveted VIP Hosted Buyer Program will once again be the center of global B2B discussions.

BEAUTYISTANBUL Sub-Saharan Africa Online Meetings were held on February 10th and February 11th, 2021 in 2 sessions covering different parts of the region. Meeting 1 hosted 122 buyers from 9 countries including South Africa, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Gabon, Lesotho and Republic of Congo and Meeting 2 hosted 143 buyers from 8 countries such as Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Participants included distributors, importers, retailers and wholesalers from the region, along with 70 suppliers from Turkey, Italy, Brazil, Spain, India, Croatia and United States of America. 

The 1st meeting started with welcoming remarks of H.E. Senator Manqoba Khumalo, Minister of Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade of Kingdom of Eswatini, H.E. Elif Çomoglu Ülgen, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in Pretoria-South Africa, Mr. Armel Issanga, International Commercial Relations Responsible of Ministry of Commerce, Supply and Consumption of Congo, Mr Fako Hakane, Secretary General of Lesotho Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mrs. Theresa Moller, Executive Director of Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa(CECOSA).

The meeting continued with the introduction speeches of important buyers from the region and BEAUTYISTANBUL suppliers. Important attendees of Meeting 1 included Massmart and Twincare International from South Africa, The German House Cameroon from Cameroon, SN Husaca from Central African Republic, Vendis World from Democratic Republic of the Congo, AJM Supermarkets from Equatorial Guinea, Manzini Cash & Carry from Eswatini, CECA-GADIS from Gabon, Sefalana Trading from Lesotho and Alima Duty Free from Republic of Congo.

Meeting 2 opened with welcoming remarks of H.E. Meltem Büyükkarakas, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in Gaborone-Botswana, H.E. Alp Ay, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in Luanda-Angola, Mr. Sakir Yasin Seker, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Luanda-Angola, Wilbard N. Nashandi, Deputy Director of Ministry of Trade and Industry of Namibia and Mrs. Gergana Andreeva, Executive Director of Bulgarian National Association for Essential Oils, Perfumery and Cosmetics.

The meeting continued with the introduction speeches of important buyers from the region and BEAUTYISTANBUL suppliers. Important participants of Meeting 2 included Ango Zara Comercio E Industria Lda and Mafcom Comercio General Lda from Angola, Medswana Pty Ltd from Botswana, Intermed Pharma from Malawi, Ultra Wellness from Mozambique, Oshakati Pharmacy Group from Namibia, Simpex Enterprises Limited from Zambia and Nuance Group and OK Zimbabwe Limited from Zimbabwe.




BEAUTYISTANBUL's experienced team of 25 people fluent in 10 languages and local contacts in Sub-Saharan Africa showed their difference from other B2B organizers once more by bringing together some of the biggest companies in the region to attend the online meetings. Despite the global pandemic postponing exhibitions and limiting face to face interaction, BEAUTYISTANBUL aims to provide additional value-added services to businesses worldwide. With already over 12,500 registered buyers from 175 countries and over 5,000 products uploaded since January 1st, 2019, BEAUTYISTANBUL’s O2O Online Platform is a clear leader in the hybrid exhibition sector. In addition to the O2O Online Platform, value-added services such as personalized Target Client Program, Online Regional Buyer Meetings and Virtual Fair will be available all year long. Once 13-14-15 October 2021 comes, the physical exhibition with the coveted VIP Hosted Buyer Program will once again be the center of global B2B discussions.

BEAUTYISTANBUL Central America and Caribbean Online Meetings were respectively held on December 2nd and 3rd. Central America meeting hosted 161 buyers from 7 countries and Caribbean meeting hosted 188 buyers, distributors, importers, retailers and wholesalers from 21 countries along with 70 manufacturers and suppliers from Turkey, Italy, Israel, Colombia and USA

The 1st session started with welcome remarks of H.E. Erkan Aytun, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in Guatemala City, H.E. Fatma Pihava Ünlü, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in San Jose-Costa Rica, Mr. Federico Bernardo Villacorta Noval, Deputy Head of Mission, Guatemala Embassy in Turkey, Mrs. Gabriela Rios, International Relations Director of CACIF Guatemala, Mr. Cesar Trejos, Foreign Trade Director of CRECEX Costa Rica, Mrs. Carmen Electra Contreras, Foreign Trade Director of Guatemala Chamber of Commerce followed by the introduction speeches of important buyers from the region.

Important attendees of Central America meeting included Top Brands Internacional S.A. from Panama, Distribuidora Del Caribe from Guatemala, COAMESA from Costa Rica, Better Me Belize from Belize, Elite Brands from El Salvador, Diprobell from Honduras, Variedades Ivette from Nicaragua




The Caribben Meeting opened with welcoming remarks of H.E. Bengü Yigitgüden, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in Port of Spain-Trinidad and Tobago, H.E. Yesim Kebapcioglu Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in Santo Domingo-Dominican Republic, Mrs. Alev Düzgün, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Havana-Cuba and Mr. Ali Atilla, Commercial Counsellor of Republic of Turkey in Caracas-Venezuela, Ms. Ginia Valenzuela, President of Dominican-Turkish Chamber Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Hugues Josue, Vice President of Haitian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce,

The meeting continued with the speeches of important buyers from the region and BEAUTYISTANBUL suppliers. Important participating buyers included KAD Distribution from Haiti, Popular Agencies from Curaçao, Lindo Mart from Dominica, Massy Distribution from Jamaica, Dollarwise Caribbeaan from Barbados, Lowe’s Wholesale from Bahamas, SARL Socodis from Guadeloupe, Cosmedis from Martinique, Puerto Rico Supplies Group from Puerto Rico, Super Pharm Limited from Trinidad and Tobago, Kalico Trading from Grenada, Sugar Town Organics from St. Kitts and Nevis, First Choice Beauty from St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Duty Free Shoppers from St. Lucia, Alabama Trade from Guyana, Cirkel Group from Suriname, Fragrance Expressions from Antigua and Barbuda and Romar Trading from Aruba..

BEAUTYISTANBUL's experienced team of 25 people fluent in 10 languages and local contacts in East Africa showed their difference from other B2B organizers once more by bringing together some of the biggest companies in the region to attend the online meetings. Despite the global pandemic postponing exhibitions and limiting face to face interaction, BEAUTYISTANBUL aims to provide additional value-added services to businesses worldwide. With already over 12,500 registered buyers from 175 countries and over 5,000 products uploaded since January 1st, 2019, BEAUTYISTANBUL’s O2O Online Platform is a clear leader in the hybrid exhibition sector. In addition to the O2O Online Platform, value-added services such as personalized Target Client Program, Online Regional Buyer Meetings and Virtual Fair will be available all year long. Once 13-14-15 October 2021 comes, the physical exhibition with the coveted VIP Hosted Buyer Program will once again be the center of global B2B discussions.

BEAUTYISTANBUL East Africa Online Meeting was held on November 11th, 2020. The meeting hosted 256 buyers, distributors, importers, retailers and wholesalers from 13 East African countries along with 74 manufacturers and suppliers from Turkey, China, Croatia, Egypt, India, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Pakistan, Poland, San Marino, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

The 1st session started with welcome remarks of Mr. Onur Bilgen, Commercial Counsellor of the Turkish Republic in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, followed by the introduction speeches of important buyers from the region. Attendees of Session 1 included Shoprite Supermarkets and Lintons Beauty World from Kenya, Moumin Group of Companies from Somalia, TPC Pharma Ltd. from South Sudan, Abacus Pharma Africa from Tanzania and Delight Supplies Ltd. from Uganda.




The 2nd session opened with welcoming remarks of H.E. Burcu Cevik, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey in Kigali,Rwanda,Mr. Mehmet Tan, Director General of Representations in Foreign Countries and International Activities of Ministry of Trade of the Turkish Republic, Mr. Murat Can Kilic, Commercial Counsellor of The Turkish Republic in Nairobi, Kenya, Mr. Ahmed Ali Bazi, President of Comoros Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Fidèle Nsengumukiza from Burundi Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Kiiza Yosam from Rwanda Private Sector Federation.

The meeting continued with the speeches of important buyers from the region and BEAUTYISTANBUL suppliers. Participating buyers included Magasin Miss Diantha Alana from Burundi, Cocomoon Beauty from Comoros, Pharmacie De L'Ocean Indien from Djibouti, Estro Import & Export PLC from Ethiopia, NIVO SA from Madagascar, Topodom Distribution Ltd. from Mauritius, Monaco Cosmetics from Rwanda and Chez Deenu Group from Seychelles.

BEAUTYISTANBUL's experienced team of 25 people fluent in 10 languages and local contacts in East Africa showed their difference from other B2B organizers once more by bringing together some of the biggest companies in the region to attend the online meetings. Despite the global pandemic postponing exhibitions and limiting face to face interaction, BEAUTYISTANBUL aims to provide additional value-added services to businesses worldwide. With already over 12,500 registered buyers from 175 countries and over 5,000 products uploaded since January 1st, 2019, BEAUTYISTANBUL’s O2O Online Platform is a clear leader in the hybrid exhibition sector. In addition to the O2O Online Platform, value-added services such as personalized Target Client Program, Online Regional Buyer Meetings and Virtual Fair will be available all year long. Once 13-14-15 October 2021 comes, the physical exhibition with the coveted VIP Hosted Buyer Program will once again be the center of global B2B discussions.

On September 30, 2020 the first set of Online Regional Buyer Meetings hosted 90 buyers/distributers from Central Asia and 50 exhibitors from Italy, San Marino, Croatia, India, Pakistan and Turkey. The first session opened with welcome remarks of his Excellency Ahmet Yazal Ambassador of Turkey in Ulaanbaatar and hosted important buyers from Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Exhibiting companies were provided a vital opportunity to expand their market horizons with a variety of retailers, distributors, wholesalers in attendance. Attendees included Nomin Holding and Elite Cosmetics from Mongolia; Globus-Narodnyi Supermarket Chains and Drogerie DM Cosmetics Chain Stores from Kyrgyzstan; Medservice Plus and Amanat Pharmacy Chains from Kazakhstan.

The second session opened with welcoming remarks of Deputy Ambassador of Tajikistan in Ankara Parviz Sodiqi, Commercial Counsellor of Turkey in Dushanbe Mr. Emrah Soganci and Commercial Counsellor of Turkey in Ashgabat Mr. Serdar Akar. The second session continued with another group of important buyers from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Among these were Tashkent Duty Free and Korzinka the biggest retail chain in Uzbekistan; Ashan and Tajero the biggest retailers and distributors in Tajikistan respectively; Ynamdar Turkmenistan and many other important distributors, perfumery and cosmetic chains as well as online stores from region.

BEAUTYISTANBUL’s experienced team of 25 people fluent in 10 languages and local contacts in Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan showed their difference from other B2B organizers once more by bringing together some of the biggest companies in the region to attend the online meetings. Despite the global pandemic postponing exhibitions and limiting face to face interaction, BEAUTYISTANBUL aims to provide additional value-added services to businesses worldwide. With already over 12,500 registered buyers from 175 countries and over 5,000 products uploaded since January 1, 2019, BEAUTYISTANBUL’s O2O Platform is a clear leader in the hybrid exhibition sector. In addition to O2O Online Business Platform, value-added services such as BEAUTYISTANBUL’s personalized Target Client Program, Online Regional Buyer Meetings and Virtual Fair will be available all year long. Once 13-14-15 October 2021 comes the physical exhibition with the coveted VIP Hosted Buyer Program will once again be the center of global B2B discussions.