Enver Ören
Enver Ören | |
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| Born | 10 February 1939 Honaz, Denizli, Turkey |
| Died | 22 February 2013 (aged 74) Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Newspaper publisher |
| Known for | Founder of İhlas Holding |
| Notable work | Founder of İhlas Holding |
| Spouse | Dilvin Ören (m. 1968–2013) |
Enver Ören (born 10 February 1939 in Honaz, Denizli – died 22 February 2013 in Şişli, Istanbul) was the founder of İhlas Holding. He completed his studies at the Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, graduating in 1961. Ören was awarded a full scholarship to attend Turkey’s leading military academy, where he graduated as the top student. Subsequently, he furthered his education in Italy under a NATO scholarship. In the early 1970s, he assumed the role of newspaper publisher.
In recognition of his contributions to science and technology, he was honored with an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Selçuk University. The Ankara Association of Journalists recognized him as the most successful newspaper manager of the decade spanning 1980 to 1990. Ören held the position of Associate President within the Newspaper Owners' Association and served on the Board of the Press Advertising Authority (Basin Yayın Kurumu). As an honorary member of the International Islamic Science Academy, he was fluent in English and French and actively engaged in numerous international conferences.
On 24 December 1999, then Prime Minister Bülent Ecevit presented him with the State Medal of Distinguished Service for his significant contributions to national interests.
Ören was married to Dilvin Ören from 1968 until his passing. Their son, Ahmet Mücahid Ören, took over leadership responsibilities at İhlas Holding following his father’s death.
Death
Ören’s health deteriorated after undergoing two kidney transplants in 1990 and again in 2006. He was admitted to hospital on 28 January 2013 following a brain hemorrhage and died on 22 February 2013 at the age of 74. His funeral service at Eyüp Sultan Mosque attracted between 70,000 and 80,000 mourners before he was laid to rest at Eyüp Cemetery.