Why Şanlıurfa?

Şanlıurfa, often just called Urfa, is a city of superlatives and historical depth. As the center of the Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP), the region has experienced an unparalleled agricultural boom in recent years. Giant irrigation systems have made Urfa the leading producer of cotton and grain in Turkey, which in turn acts as a massive catalyst for the local textile and food processing industries. Simultaneously, the discovery of Göbeklitepe – the oldest known temple complex in the world – has catapulted international tourism to new heights. For professionals, this means a rapidly modernizing economy with massive state investments, exciting infrastructure projects, and a growing demand for expertise in export, logistics, and modern agricultural technology.