Prominent Economy, Technology, and Sports Developments on the September 2026 Agenda
On September 1, 2026, announcements were made regarding KOSGEB supports, e-Government rental agreements, mobile gaming sector successes, data center electricity consumption, and developments in the sports world.
According to data for September 1, 2026, concerning the agendas of Turkey and the world, while support was provided to thousands of enterprises in the first half of the year, many important developments were recorded ranging from real estate to the mobile gaming sector, and from global trade to rivalries in the sports world.
KOSGEB Supports and Business Financing
In the first half of the year, KOSGEB provided a total of 27.1 billion liras in support to 24,424 enterprises. A significant portion of this financing was channeled through loans and equity resources.
Preparation of Rental Agreements via e-Government
Real estate sector representatives take a positive approach to the practice of preparing rental agreements via the e-Government platform. Experts state that this system will strengthen the registered economy and provide ease of proof in disputes.
Global Success of the Turkish Mobile Gaming Sector
Turkey's mobile game developers continue to increase their share in the global market. While the developers' in-app purchase revenues exceeded $2.76 billion in 2025, their share of global revenues reached the 5 percent level.
Increasing Electricity Consumption of Data Centers
With the growth of technological infrastructure, the electricity consumption of data centers has increased approximately fourfold over the last 5 years. It is projected that consumption will account for 4 percent of global electricity demand by 2030.
Global Merchandise Trade and Export Targets
Global merchandise trade reached $13.7 trillion in the first half of the year. Mustafa Gültepe, President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, emphasized that policies prioritizing production and exports are needed to secure a larger share of world trade.
Sports and Other Developments from Around the World
Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year national team career, while Trabzonspor failed to make the desired start to the season. Additionally, irregular migration incidents at sea decreased by 48 percent in the first 8 months of the year.