Lessons from the Failed AD Ports Deal
The collapse of the AD Ports Group deal for Izmir’s Alsancak Port in 2025 has become a pivotal case study in Turkey’s evolving investment landscape. Once envisioned as a cornerstone of the country’s Vision 2023 strategy to position itself as a global trade nexus, the failed negotiations with Abu Dhabi’s ADQ-controlled firm underscore the complexities of foreign investment in a politically and economically dynamic region. For investors, the fallout from this deal—and the broader recalibration of Turkey’s approach to foreign capital—offers critical insights into the nation’s shifting risk profile and recalibrated strategies in a post-Erdogan-UAE deal era.
The AD Ports Deal: A Missed Opportunity and Its Implications
The Alsancak…
