Ali Metin Balci

TÜBITAK, or the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, is a research institution founded in 1963 and based in Ankara, Turkey. with subsidiaries in Turkey. The institution conducts research and innovation initiatives in various fields, including mathematics, physics, and technology. TÜBITAK also provides support programs, scholarships, and competitions for students and researchers. The institution collaborates with other countries and organizations to support multinational research and innovation projects.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Poortman (London) Ltd. provides trading services for pulses and birdseeds. The firm imports and imports coffee, edible seeds, fair trade, organic, birdseeds, and pulses. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Arbell Electronics, Inc., Arbell, Inc. is a Canadian company that offers a wide range of production equipment and supplies for the electronics industry. The company is based in Burlington, Canada and offers products such as production lighting and magnification equipment, static protection, soldering and rework products, and more. Arbell was acquired by Arbell Electronics, Inc. from Lista Holding AG on February 13, 2008. With over 10,000 in-stock parts and access to thousands more from over 80 industry-leading manufacturers, customers can choose from a variety of top name brands.

YDA Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is engaged in construction services. The company is headquartered in Ankara, Turkey.

European Tobacco SA is a Romanian company that manufactures and distributes tobacco. The private company is based in Bucharest, Romania.

Part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Saskcan Pulse Trading, Inc. is a Canadian company that processes pulse and special crops. The company is based in Regina, Canada. The company was founded by Hüseyin Arslan, Murad Al-Katib. Saskcan Pulse Trading was acquired by Alliance Grain Traders Income Fund on 2007-08-02 for $8.46 million.

Part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Alliance Pulse Processors, Inc. operates lentil processing businesses. The company is based in Regina, Canada. Murad Al-Katib has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2007.

Part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Durum Gida Sanayi VE Ticaret a S is a leading producer of pasta and semolina in Turkey. Founded in 2002, the company operates modern facilities in Mersin and produces high-quality pasta under the Arbella brand for both domestic and international markets. The company is located in Mersin, Turkey. The Turkish company uses 100%% durum wheat and employs computer-controlled integrated modern production facilities to ensure consistent quality. The company is committed to producing safe and high-quality products and adheres to national and international legal requirements. Durum Gida is dedicated to continuous improvement and uses modern technologies to increase efficiency and productivity. The company's products are certified by reputable organizations and are considered to be of good quality.

The Arbel Group processes and exports agricultural and textile products. The company's products include pulses, pasta, grains, confectionary commodities, fruits, edible oils, paste, dairy and jams. It also manufactures blankets, home textiles, construction materials, steel bar, electrical cables and jute bags. The Arbel Group provides transportation, construction and tourism services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Mersin, Turkey.

Turkcell Ödeme ve Elektronik Para Hizmetleri AS is a private company based in Maltepe, Turkey. The Turkish company provides a prepaid card called Paycell that allows individuals and businesses to manage their financial needs independently of mobile operators and banks. With Paycell, users can make secure purchases with just one click. The company was founded in 2000 and the CEO is Serhat Dolaz.