#HappyMothersDay

Love Increases When Shared  

Mother, Mutter, Mère, Madre, Mamá, Mãe, майка, Mamă, Мама, Мати, Დედა, Ана,μητέρα, اُمّ, Ana; 母亲  Even if the word “mother” is spelled and pronounced differently in all the languages we know and in all the countries where we have offices, it has the same meaning regardless of the place…

“An unconditional and special kind of love”

While a woman needs time, dedication and commitment to invest in her career, the effort to raise a family also brings along new challenges. Before the pandemic, working mothers had to balance a double shift system, where they had to go to work and then spare some time to take care of their children at home. The pandemic, however, has brought about some changes such as physical distance, isolation, working from home and an interruption of formal education, which have, in turn, caused an environment where mothers need to look after their children while working at the same time. These changes have impacted the normal flow of daily life, thus, adding new physical and emotional challenges to women’s responsibilities at home.

How does it feel to be a mother on Mother’s Day that is celebrated at a time when life is so uncertain and irregular?

Once the remote working model entered our lives and schools got closed, the way we live and work in the same house has completely changed. Therefore, working mothers have not only been obliged to adjust themselves to job-related changes caused by the pandemic but they also have had to support their children in their online education process and household chores as well. Every day, mothers all over the world face with this not-so-easy balance between work and home. While this process creates an environment for mothers to spend more time with their children, it can sometimes be challenging for them as well.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers across the world who, under any circumstances, make a great effort both at home and in the office!

We increase our love by sharing loving messages sent by mothers, daughters and sons, working in our 63 offices across 24 countries…

Lucien Arkas (Arkas Chairman)
Diane Arcas Göçmez (Arkas Executive Vice President)
A mother is the only person who always puts her children’s needs and well-being above her own needs in any situation and at any age in an unconditional way and without expecting anything in return; mothers are so precious… We need to cherish them. I would like to express my deepest love and gratitude to all mothers. Happy Mother’s Day!
Rita Youssef (Senior customer service) – Arkas Levant
Motherhood is simply where all the love in this world can begin and end, it is a sacrifice you didn’t know you can do, and the strength you didn’t know you had.
Audrey Calvi (Customer service and Documentation Manager) – Arkas France
Mother’s Day is a special day when mothers are honored, thanked for their presence, their work, their love and their everyday care. For me, it is the joy to see the pride in my children's eyes when they tell me their poems and give me their hand-made gifts. But, also, it is a day to thank my mom for everything she has done for me and her never-ending support.
Manuela Oliviero (Office Assistant) - Arkas Italy
“Mother’s Day is the celebration honoring the mothers’ influence and importance in the family. It is a chance to spend time together and notice a mother’s activities, organization skills and her great strength to handle and manage household, work and child raising duties all together. After the birth of my children , my company give me the possibility to work part time, I am currently working in the documentation department, handling bill of lading issuance and manifest compilation. Every day is a new challenge 😊”
Orhan Öztürk (Commercial Tariff Specialist-Marport S.A.) - Arkas Istanbul
“Dearest mom, the symbol of unconditional love and devotion... I love you so much.”
Didem Ünlü (YM Deputy Managing Director) – Arkas Izmir
“A happy photo of us that was taken with my lovely husband, mum, siblings and our dog Latte. Dearest mom, happy Mother’s Day. “
Ceren Türeyen (Customer Relations Specialist) – Arkas Istanbul
“Always by my side, supporting me at all times, I am so lucky to have you as my mum!”
Azrem Kaya (Delivery Order Senior Delivery Order Specialist) – Arkas Istanbul
“The ones that make me feel undefinable, unconditional love.”
Derya Canbaz (Operations Executive) – Arkas Bursa
“She is my world... The proudest part in my life is the person who made me the mother I am now...”
Aslı İstanbullu Aşkın (Coordinator of Compliance and Legal) – Arkas Istanbul
“My beloved Kerem, my source of energy...”
Duygu Talaş (Marketing Specialist Arkas Logistics) – Arkas Istanbul
“The only being that believes they can get better by hugging their mum while being ill with 39 degrees fever.”
Halil Sıntırlı (Service Advisor) – Arkas Izmir
“Beautiful mother of my children, my angel, we love you so much.”
Hülya Evciman (Import Customer Representative) – Arkas Istanbul
“I’m so glad that you are part of my life. Happy Mother’s Day.”
Esra Karayılanoğlu (Vessel Operations Assistant Specialist) – Arkas Izmir
“My dear mum, may she always look at me like this, never lose her wonderful smile and may she be always by my side just as she is in this photo. I love her more than everything! ❤️”
Burcu Toros Serdar (Pricing Supervisor) - Arkas Izmir
There is nothing else that can make a mother happier on Mother's Day! In my arms, I’m holding my son Atlas with Down’s Syndrome and we are expecting… Soon he will be an older brother 😊
Damla Koç Işıkman (Maritime Group Assistant HR Manager) - Arkas Istanbul
“First the one who gave me life and the one that means the world to me, and now my most precious ones… I am really grateful for all that you make me feel, all that you make me live, not only on this day, but every day.“
Hande Ovacık (International Communications Group Manager) - Arkas Izmir
“If someone asks me to describe pure love in one word, my only answer would be my Mother…”
Liliana Mocanu (Customer Service Dept.) – Arkas Romania
“Mother’s Day is the day of remembering, celebrating and thinking of the time of growing together. The day that reminds me of me being a mom and, the day that reminds me of my daughter being the most beautiful, smart, gentle and hardworking child in the world. She is my world! And all of that is possible just because she is my child! “
Nuran Çolpan (Accounting Manager Arkas Petrol) - Arkas Izmir
“The purest love in the world… “
Amel Begar (Import Dept.) – Arkas France
On Mother's Day, I am always reminded of the first time I have seen my daughter. And of all that I have done in my life, the thing that I am most proud of is becoming a mom.
Andrea Bianciotto (Export Documentation Supervisor) – Arkas France
For me, Mother’s Day is one of the most important days of the year because being a mom is the most beautiful job in the world and my 2 beautiful kids (Taïna 8 years old and Kendrick 3 years old) remind me of that every day with their love.
Natacha Zouein (Accounting Supervisor) – Arkas Levant
Motherhood: a gift, challenge, happiness, and unconditional love. It gives me daily the power to drive myself to the limit, the power to achieve becoming a role model to my own children.
Nesrin Acmola (Administrative Affairs and Procurement Supervisor) - Arkas Romania
I enjoy doing my job as I’m proud of working in a big corporate company that has a corporate culture... For me, Mother's Day is the day of the most special and important woman of my life. A day that should always be remembered. Happy Mother’s Day everyone!
Alicia Vicent (Recepción) - Arkas Spain
" Motherhood is happiness, love and is is above everything in life. There is nothing more beautiful than giving life to someone, raising them, educating them and loving them. Motherhood made me feel powerful. It made love known to me in all its extension, without measure."
Yasemin Toprak (Senior Communications and Social Media Specialist) - Arkas Izmir
Happy Mother’s Day dearest Mom! Thanks for allowing me to feel what motherhood is, my dearest son!
Ola Ballout (Commercial Supervisor) – Arkas Levant
“MOM, you are the World, the reason why the sun shines every day and why the universe smiles. I pray my universe never ceases smiling when you are here with me. Happy Mother’s Day to my angel and to all the special moms!”
Mirna Najem (Documentation Manager) – Arkas Levant
Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, the women who sacrifice their lives for us, the women who stay up all night when we are sick, the women that work hard to makes us happy, that help us up when we fall and most importantly the women that give us all of the love in the world.
Vicky Spyropoulou (Arkas Hellas Customer Loyalty Representative)
This day reminds us to be grateful for the amazing beings we brought into the world, for what they teach us every day and never to forget to enjoy each precious moment with them.”
Elias Savvidis (Arkas Hellas Office Support Team)
All the people who give me love.
Mrs Katerina Goula (Arkas Hellas Corporate Communication Coordinator)
This day reminds me that I couldn’t have asked for a better mother!
Bernard Arkas (Arkas Executive Vice President)
Mrs Aurette Arcas (Arkas Hellas Group President)
Mothers Day to me is great happiness of seeing my children happy and healthy and I am always reminded of how lucky I am.
Nora Kuzagbe (Customer Service Manager) - Arkas Ghana
Mothers’ Day is a day dedicated to celebrating motherhood. The contribution of mothers in the lives of their children is immense, and though a single day is not enough to thank them for their love and commitment, it is essential to acknowledge them and make them feel special. A mother is truly priceless in terms of her endless love, dedication, and devotion towards her family. My mother has passed away. She was the most loving, sweetest, kindest, gentle person I have ever known. She was a world changer in her own small way. As a single parent, she sold all she had to give my siblings and I a good education. She used to tell me “Nora, everything you can think of, can be achieved”. We were not rich, but we were always happy at home. A mother with a heart of GOLD. Mummy, I miss you and will always remember you. Happy Mother’s Day.
Gamze Keskin (Shipowner Relations Operations Chief) – Arkas Mersin
“For years I have said: “As long as I have my mother by my side, I will always be fine” and then I myself became a mum and my children are my WORLD…”
Oumaima Ben Yahia (Executive Assistant) – Arkas Tunisia
Hello, my name is Oumaima Ben Yahia and I’m the executive assistant in ARKAS TUNISIA … Mother’s Day is so special to me, my greatest blessing has been the birth of my son. My first son. My first everything. In the years to come, I will teach him so much, but he has already taught me what it is to be a mother. He has taught me to be selfless and how it is possible to have a piece of my heart outside of my body. There has never been, nor will there ever be, anything as special as the love between me and him.
Merieme Boudiaf Dami (Sous-Directeur de l’Administration, Moyens & Informatique) – Arkas Algerie
I have over 6 years of experience in HR... And 14 years of total experience combining work and family duties. The pressure to succeed both at work and in motherhood is real. Most women expect to remain in the workforce after starting a family, working mothers do best in an environment that supports both personal and professional growth. ARKAS, supports me by allowing me to have the perfect balance between work and family life.”
Gülşah Kaymak (Customer Representative) – Arkas Istanbul
“Holding my heart in my hands…”
Mrs. Beatrice George (Import Documentation Senior Manager) – Arkas Egypt
“Thank you for choosing me as an example for a successful working mother. My journey as a working mother, having both a successful career and a happy home life seems to most a very difficult goal to achieve as combining a career with motherhood is challenging but I can tell you that it wasn’t like that for me. I’m a mother of two children, my 19-year old son Sherif who is a young man studying at the faculty of Pharmacy [GUC ] & my little girl Mia who is 5 years old (KG2). I started my career in Arkas Egypt when I graduated from university almost 24 years ago, since then I have been working hard & facing all challenges to reach my goals & raise my children. I consider myself a very lucky woman for having a great family who love and support me during my journey, I think the secret & the reason for my success between work and home so far is that I love my job very much and love my family, I believe the key of success is love. I was able to coordinate my time well only with the help of my mother & husband. Motherhood is hard. Raising children is difficult for even the strongest of mothers but in the end, it's the greatest journey any woman can experience.”
Ümit Arslan (Administrative Affairs Responsible) – Arkas Istanbul
“The only woman that has been in my life since I was born, my MUM.”
Fazilet Eğilmez (Accounting ) – Arkas Izmir
“Grandchildren are loved so much.”
İlayda Demir Kani (Demurrage Specialist) – Arkas Izmir
“It is great to be a part of this special issue prepared for Mother’s Day with my daughter.”
Vildan Korkmazyürek (Arkas Academy Coordinator) – Arkas Istanbul
“Each photo has a unique meaning and importance, but apart from what this photograph means, my daughter Masal came and hugged me one day and said: If it weren’t for you, life would be meaningless”
Hale Bozkurt (Finance Assistance Specialist Arkas Logistics) – Arkas Istanbul
“The picture of unconditional love, each time I see her it makes me smile and I am filled with utter bliss and thankfulness. ”
Koray Zeybek (Sales Representative Arkas Volvo Zeytinburnu) Arkas Istanbul
“My golden hearted, devoted mother…”
Leyla Güvenç (Global Accounts Manager) – Arkas Istanbul
“One photo tells a thousand words and a single word equals to endless love… MOTHER”
Gamze Keskin (Shipowner Relations Operations Chief) - Arkas Mersin
“For years I have said: “As long as I have my mother by my side, I will always be fine” and then I myself became a mum and my children are my WORLD…”
Banu Berker (Communication and Strategy Development Manager) - Arkas Istanbul
Dearest mom that gave us life, you are our heart!
Beste Zeynep Çotuk (Human Resources Manager) – Arkas Izmir
For me, this photo means: “You are the rarest flower found in all the love gardens I’ve ever known.”
Tuna Tacaloğlu (Accounting Coordinator) - Arkas Izmir
”Dearest mom, happy Mother’s Day!”
Azza Drira (Financial) – Arkas Tunisia
My mum means the world to me and Mother’s Day is very important to me as I can express my feelings to my mother. I believe that a mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s, I love you and I wish you all the best mum!
Dania Ghalayini (Branch Manager) – Arkas Levant
Motherhood is an amazing journey. Sometimes it’s very hard and sometimes it’s incredibly wonderful. The most precious jewels I will ever have around my neck, are the arms of my twins.
Yasemin Yıldırım (Manager of Arkas Centre of Culture and Languages) – Arkas Izmir
“Even though Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days across the world, there is one thing that remains the same in each culture: the importance of mothers. My mom, my best friend, I am so lucky to have you as my mother! Happy Mother’s Day!
Cosmina Chiru (Import Customer Representative) – Arkas Romania
“I am Cosmina and I am 32 years old. I work at Arkas Group as an import customer representative. My work continues at home, as a mother. And my ultimate reward is my child’s smile 😊.”
Pepe Civera (Accounting Department) - Arkas Spain
“I consider maternity as a mix of feelings under the shadow of love! Mothers take care of their children, enjoy, suffer… that is a huge responsibility, but when our children say “I love you”, we forget everything and it is one of the happiest moments in our life.”
İlkay Sayılan (PR and Media Relations Manager) – Arkas Istanbul
“Stand on your own two feet.” That is the message my mother has been infusing her daughters with since primary school. Every day she would remind us of this until we were finally be able to stand on our own two feet... Thus, every day, I am grateful for her constant reminders in the past. I am trying to teach this to my daughter, too, and hopefully I will succeed in the end... The pandemic has been very challenging not only for the working mothers but also for mothers who cannot work... I wish all mothers more strength, power and patience than ever... In fact our greatest power is love... Love can always heal, love can still save our world and love increases when shared...
Dima Wehbe (Branch Manager) – Arkas Levant
Mother’s Day is the day I honor the lady who made me what I am today and I achieved all that I have in my life thanks to her guidance, motivation & strong support and most of all because of her unconditional love. I am proudly my mother’s daughter!
Laurene Jawhar (Sales Executive) - Arkas Levant
I know the clichés quotes of Mother’s Day, it’s the utmost gift any lady can be blessed with; but to tell you the truth, for me it was the most difficult, exhausting, hard and tough time that I have ever experienced during the 2 weeks of this Covid confinement when I was not able to carry, hug, kiss, pamper, and play with my babies. I pray that no mother will be deprived of her children one day, and I would like to thank my mom for everything she was and still is, providing us on a daily basis with support, love, care and most importantly the self-confidence and hope we can raise our kids the same way we have been raised by our lovely parents. “
Raneem Dawoud (Import Coordinator) - Arkas Levant
As a new mom of two, I can now recognize how hard motherhood is, on this special day I am missing my mom a lot, but I am sure she is watching over me and my boys. I feel blessed to be a mom appreciating every mother's limitless love and effort. Happy Mother's Day!
Insaf Salhi (Sales Representative) - Arkas Tunusia
Since I had my little sunshine, I’ve felt like my world has changed, because since the day she was born, she has become the sun of my life!

#HappyMothersDay

Love Increases When Shared  

Mother, Mutter, Mère, Madre, Mamá, Mãe, майка, Mamă, Мама, Мати, Დედა, Ана,μητέρα, اُمّ, Ana; 母亲  Even if the word “mother” is spelled and pronounced differently in all the languages we know and in all the countries where we have offices, it has the same meaning regardless of the place…

“An unconditional and special kind of love”

While a woman needs time, dedication and commitment to invest in her career, the effort to raise a family also brings along new challenges. Before the pandemic, working mothers had to balance a double shift system, where they had to go to work and then spare some time to take care of their children at home. The pandemic, however, has brought about some changes such as physical distance, isolation, working from home and an interruption of formal education, which have, in turn, caused an environment where mothers need to look after their children while working at the same time. These changes have impacted the normal flow of daily life, thus, adding new physical and emotional challenges to women’s responsibilities at home.

How does it feel to be a mother on Mother’s Day that is celebrated at a time when life is so uncertain and irregular?

Once the remote working model entered our lives and schools got closed, the way we live and work in the same house has completely changed. Therefore, working mothers have not only been obliged to adjust themselves to job-related changes caused by the pandemic but they also have had to support their children in their online education process and household chores as well. Every day, mothers all over the world face with this not-so-easy balance between work and home. While this process creates an environment for mothers to spend more time with their children, it can sometimes be challenging for them as well.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers across the world who, under any circumstances, make a great effort both at home and in the office!

We increase our love by sharing loving messages sent by mothers, daughters and sons, working in our 63 offices across 24 countries…

Lucien Arkas (Arkas Chairman)
Bernard Arkas (Arkas Executive Vice President)
Diane Arcas Göçmez (Arkas Executive Vice President)
A mother is the only person who always puts her children’s needs and well-being above her own needs in any situation and at any age in an unconditional way and without expecting anything in return; mothers are so precious… We need to cherish them. I would like to express my deepest love and gratitude to all mothers. Happy Mother’s Day!
Mrs Aurette Arcas (Arkas Hellas Group President)
Mothers Day to me is great happiness of seeing my children happy and healthy and I am always reminded of how lucky I am.
Rita Youssef (Senior customer service) – Arkas Levant
Motherhood is simply where all the love in this world can begin and end, it is a sacrifice you didn’t know you can do, and the strength you didn’t know you had.
Nora Kuzagbe (Customer Service Manager) - Arkas Ghana
Mothers’ Day is a day dedicated to celebrating motherhood. The contribution of mothers in the lives of their children is immense, and though a single day is not enough to thank them for their love and commitment, it is essential to acknowledge them and make them feel special. A mother is truly priceless in terms of her endless love, dedication, and devotion towards her family. My mother has passed away. She was the most loving, sweetest, kindest, gentle person I have ever known. She was a world changer in her own small way. As a single parent, she sold all she had to give my siblings and I a good education. She used to tell me “Nora, everything you can think of, can be achieved”. We were not rich, but we were always happy at home. A mother with a heart of GOLD. Mummy, I miss you and will always remember you. Happy Mother’s Day.
Audrey Calvi (Customer service and Documentation Manager) – Arkas France
Mother’s Day is a special day when mothers are honored, thanked for their presence, their work, their love and their everyday care. For me, it is the joy to see the pride in my children's eyes when they tell me their poems and give me their hand-made gifts. But, also, it is a day to thank my mom for everything she has done for me and her never-ending support.
Gamze Keskin (Shipowner Relations Operations Chief) – Arkas Mersin
“For years I have said: “As long as I have my mother by my side, I will always be fine” and then I myself became a mum and my children are my WORLD…”
Manuela Oliviero (Office Assistant) - Arkas Italy
“Mother’s Day is the celebration honoring the mothers’ influence and importance in the family. It is a chance to spend time together and notice a mother’s activities, organization skills and her great strength to handle and manage household, work and child raising duties all together. After the birth of my children , my company give me the possibility to work part time, I am currently working in the documentation department, handling bill of lading issuance and manifest compilation. Every day is a new challenge 😊”
Oumaima Ben Yahia (Executive Assistant) – Arkas Tunisia
Hello, my name is Oumaima Ben Yahia and I’m the executive assistant in ARKAS TUNISIA … Mother’s Day is so special to me, my greatest blessing has been the birth of my son. My first son. My first everything. In the years to come, I will teach him so much, but he has already taught me what it is to be a mother. He has taught me to be selfless and how it is possible to have a piece of my heart outside of my body. There has never been, nor will there ever be, anything as special as the love between me and him.
Orhan Öztürk (Commercial Tariff Specialist-Marport S.A.) - Arkas Istanbul
“Dearest mom, the symbol of unconditional love and devotion... I love you so much.”
Didem Ünlü (YM Deputy Managing Director) – Arkas Izmir
“A happy photo of us that was taken with my lovely husband, mum, siblings and our dog Latte. Dearest mom, happy Mother’s Day. “
Ceren Türeyen (Customer Relations Specialist) – Arkas Istanbul
“Always by my side, supporting me at all times, I am so lucky to have you as my mum!”
Azrem Kaya (Delivery Order Senior Delivery Order Specialist) – Arkas Istanbul
“The ones that make me feel undefinable, unconditional love.”
Derya Canbaz (Operations Executive) – Arkas Bursa
“She is my world... The proudest part in my life is the person who made me the mother I am now...”
Aslı İstanbullu Aşkın (Coordinator of Compliance and Legal) – Arkas Istanbul
“My beloved Kerem, my source of energy...”
Duygu Talaş (Marketing Specialist Arkas Logistics) – Arkas Istanbul
“The only being that believes they can get better by hugging their mum while being ill with 39 degrees fever.”
Halil Sıntırlı (Service Advisor) – Arkas Izmir
“Beautiful mother of my children, my angel, we love you so much.”
Hülya Evciman (Import Customer Representative) – Arkas Istanbul
“I’m so glad that you are part of my life. Happy Mother’s Day.”
Esra Karayılanoğlu (Vessel Operations Assistant Specialist) – Arkas Izmir
“My dear mum, may she always look at me like this, never lose her wonderful smile and may she be always by my side just as she is in this photo. I love her more than everything! ❤️”
Burcu Toros Serdar (Pricing Supervisor) - Arkas Izmir
There is nothing else that can make a mother happier on Mother's Day! In my arms, I’m holding my son Atlas with Down’s Syndrome and we are expecting… Soon he will be an older brother 😊
Damla Koç Işıkman (Maritime Group Assistant HR Manager) - Arkas Istanbul
“First the one who gave me life and the one that means the world to me, and now my most precious ones… I am really grateful for all that you make me feel, all that you make me live, not only on this day, but every day.“
Hande Ovacık (International Communications Group Manager) - Arkas Izmir
“If someone asks me to describe pure love in one word, my only answer would be my Mother…”
Liliana Mocanu (Customer Service Dept.) – Arkas Romania
“Mother’s Day is the day of remembering, celebrating and thinking of the time of growing together. The day that reminds me of me being a mom and, the day that reminds me of my daughter being the most beautiful, smart, gentle and hardworking child in the world. She is my world! And all of that is possible just because she is my child! “
Nuran Çolpan (Accounting Manager Arkas Petrol) - Arkas Izmir
“The purest love in the world… “
Amel Begar (Import Dept.) – Arkas France
On Mother's Day, I am always reminded of the first time I have seen my daughter. And of all that I have done in my life, the thing that I am most proud of is becoming a mom.
Andrea Bianciotto (Export Documentation Supervisor) – Arkas France
For me, Mother’s Day is one of the most important days of the year because being a mom is the most beautiful job in the world and my 2 beautiful kids (Taïna 8 years old and Kendrick 3 years old) remind me of that every day with their love.
Natacha Zouein (Accounting Supervisor) – Arkas Levant
Motherhood: a gift, challenge, happiness, and unconditional love. It gives me daily the power to drive myself to the limit, the power to achieve becoming a role model to my own children.
Nesrin Acmola (Administrative Affairs and Procurement Supervisor) - Arkas Romania
I enjoy doing my job as I’m proud of working in a big corporate company that has a corporate culture... For me, Mother's Day is the day of the most special and important woman of my life. A day that should always be remembered. Happy Mother’s Day everyone!
Alicia Vicent (Recepción) - Arkas Spain
" Motherhood is happiness, love and is is above everything in life. There is nothing more beautiful than giving life to someone, raising them, educating them and loving them. Motherhood made me feel powerful. It made love known to me in all its extension, without measure."
Yasemin Toprak (Senior Communications and Social Media Specialist) - Arkas Izmir
Happy Mother’s Day dearest Mom! Thanks for allowing me to feel what motherhood is, my dearest son!
Ola Ballout (Commercial Supervisor) – Arkas Levant
“MOM, you are the World, the reason why the sun shines every day and why the universe smiles. I pray my universe never ceases smiling when you are here with me. Happy Mother’s Day to my angel and to all the special moms!”
Mirna Najem (Documentation Manager) – Arkas Levant
Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, the women who sacrifice their lives for us, the women who stay up all night when we are sick, the women that work hard to makes us happy, that help us up when we fall and most importantly the women that give us all of the love in the world.
Vicky Spyropoulou (Arkas Hellas Customer Loyalty Representative)
This day reminds us to be grateful for the amazing beings we brought into the world, for what they teach us every day and never to forget to enjoy each precious moment with them.”
Elias Savvidis (Arkas Hellas Office Support Team)
All the people who give me love.
Mrs Katerina Goula (Arkas Hellas Corporate Communication Coordinator)
This day reminds me that I couldn’t have asked for a better mother!
Merieme Boudiaf Dami (Sous-Directeur de l’Administration, Moyens & Informatique) – Arkas Algerie
I have over 6 years of experience in HR... And 14 years of total experience combining work and family duties. The pressure to succeed both at work and in motherhood is real. Most women expect to remain in the workforce after starting a family, working mothers do best in an environment that supports both personal and professional growth. ARKAS, supports me by allowing me to have the perfect balance between work and family life.”
Gülşah Kaymak (Customer Representative) – Arkas Istanbul
“Holding my heart in my hands…”
Mrs. Beatrice George (Import Documentation Senior Manager) – Arkas Egypt
“Thank you for choosing me as an example for a successful working mother. My journey as a working mother, having both a successful career and a happy home life seems to most a very difficult goal to achieve as combining a career with motherhood is challenging but I can tell you that it wasn’t like that for me. I’m a mother of two children, my 19-year old son Sherif who is a young man studying at the faculty of Pharmacy [GUC ] & my little girl Mia who is 5 years old (KG2). I started my career in Arkas Egypt when I graduated from university almost 24 years ago, since then I have been working hard & facing all challenges to reach my goals & raise my children. I consider myself a very lucky woman for having a great family who love and support me during my journey, I think the secret & the reason for my success between work and home so far is that I love my job very much and love my family, I believe the key of success is love. I was able to coordinate my time well only with the help of my mother & husband. Motherhood is hard. Raising children is difficult for even the strongest of mothers but in the end, it's the greatest journey any woman can experience.”
Ümit Arslan (Administrative Affairs Responsible) – Arkas Istanbul
“The only woman that has been in my life since I was born, my MUM.”
Fazilet Eğilmez (Accounting ) – Arkas Izmir
“Grandchildren are loved so much.”
İlayda Demir Kani (Demurrage Specialist) – Arkas Izmir
“It is great to be a part of this special issue prepared for Mother’s Day with my daughter.”
Vildan Korkmazyürek (Arkas Academy Coordinator) – Arkas Istanbul
“Each photo has a unique meaning and importance, but apart from what this photograph means, my daughter Masal came and hugged me one day and said: If it weren’t for you, life would be meaningless”
Hale Bozkurt (Finance Assistance Specialist Arkas Logistics) – Arkas Istanbul
“The picture of unconditional love, each time I see her it makes me smile and I am filled with utter bliss and thankfulness. ”
Koray Zeybek (Sales Representative Arkas Volvo Zeytinburnu) Arkas Istanbul
“My golden hearted, devoted mother…”
Leyla Güvenç (Global Accounts Manager) – Arkas Istanbul
“One photo tells a thousand words and a single word equals to endless love… MOTHER”
Gamze Keskin (Shipowner Relations Operations Chief) - Arkas Mersin
“For years I have said: “As long as I have my mother by my side, I will always be fine” and then I myself became a mum and my children are my WORLD…”
Banu Berker (Communication and Strategy Development Manager) - Arkas Istanbul
Dearest mom that gave us life, you are our heart!
Beste Zeynep Çotuk (Human Resources Manager) – Arkas Izmir
For me, this photo means: “You are the rarest flower found in all the love gardens I’ve ever known.”
Tuna Tacaloğlu (Accounting Coordinator) - Arkas Izmir
”Dearest mom, happy Mother’s Day!”
Azza Drira (Financial) – Arkas Tunisia
My mum means the world to me and Mother’s Day is very important to me as I can express my feelings to my mother. I believe that a mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s, I love you and I wish you all the best mum!
Dania Ghalayini (Branch Manager) – Arkas Levant
Motherhood is an amazing journey. Sometimes it’s very hard and sometimes it’s incredibly wonderful. The most precious jewels I will ever have around my neck, are the arms of my twins.
Yasemin Yıldırım (Manager of Arkas Centre of Culture and Languages) – Arkas Izmir
“Even though Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days across the world, there is one thing that remains the same in each culture: the importance of mothers. My mom, my best friend, I am so lucky to have you as my mother! Happy Mother’s Day!
Cosmina Chiru (Import Customer Representative) – Arkas Romania
“I am Cosmina and I am 32 years old. I work at Arkas Group as an import customer representative. My work continues at home, as a mother. And my ultimate reward is my child’s smile 😊.”
Pepe Civera (Accounting Department) - Arkas Spain
“I consider maternity as a mix of feelings under the shadow of love! Mothers take care of their children, enjoy, suffer… that is a huge responsibility, but when our children say “I love you”, we forget everything and it is one of the happiest moments in our life.”
İlkay Sayılan (PR and Media Relations Manager) – Arkas Istanbul
“Stand on your own two feet.” That is the message my mother has been infusing her daughters with since primary school. Every day she would remind us of this until we were finally be able to stand on our own two feet... Thus, every day, I am grateful for her constant reminders in the past. I am trying to teach this to my daughter, too, and hopefully I will succeed in the end... The pandemic has been very challenging not only for the working mothers but also for mothers who cannot work... I wish all mothers more strength, power and patience than ever... In fact our greatest power is love... Love can always heal, love can still save our world and love increases when shared...
Dima Wehbe (Branch Manager) – Arkas Levant
Mother’s Day is the day I honor the lady who made me what I am today and I achieved all that I have in my life thanks to her guidance, motivation & strong support and most of all because of her unconditional love. I am proudly my mother’s daughter!
Laurene Jawhar (Sales Executive) - Arkas Levant
I know the clichés quotes of Mother’s Day, it’s the utmost gift any lady can be blessed with; but to tell you the truth, for me it was the most difficult, exhausting, hard and tough time that I have ever experienced during the 2 weeks of this Covid confinement when I was not able to carry, hug, kiss, pamper, and play with my babies. I pray that no mother will be deprived of her children one day, and I would like to thank my mom for everything she was and still is, providing us on a daily basis with support, love, care and most importantly the self-confidence and hope we can raise our kids the same way we have been raised by our lovely parents. “
Raneem Dawoud (Import Coordinator) - Arkas Levant
As a new mom of two, I can now recognize how hard motherhood is, on this special day I am missing my mom a lot, but I am sure she is watching over me and my boys. I feel blessed to be a mom appreciating every mother's limitless love and effort. Happy Mother's Day!
Insaf Salhi (Sales Representative) - Arkas Tunusia
Since I had my little sunshine, I’ve felt like my world has changed, because since the day she was born, she has become the sun of my life!