In 1991, the Gulf crisis badly influenced the Central Asian market, mainly Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Iraq. It was at this time that the Russian market has started to invest in the textile industry. Thus, the Ciner utilized this opportunity and started textile mills in the Uzbekistan region. Ciner group made several business ventures during the 90´s. In 1995 he bought 60% of the national Airport ground services. Later in 1998, Ciner group succeeded to acquire the entire business. In March 1999, his company managed to make a deal with Turkish armed forces to sell underwear. In 2009, they engaged in the business of the Ciner Media Group. While today, they manage Newspaper Haberturk, Ciner media Investments, Ciner newspaper, C Filmmaking, GD Newspaper among many more.