Shamal Holding and Marriott International have announced the first EDITION residences in the Middle East, coming to Dubai Harbour in 2029. The Dubai Beach EDITION will be the brand’s first UAE beachfront resort, featuring 165 residences and a 185-room hotel.
Naumi Hotels has opened its first Middle East property with a 237-room hotel in Dubai’s Barsha Heights. The Singapore-based boutique group, which operates eight properties globally, says the move marks the start of a wider regional expansion.
Apaleo has become the first hospitality property management platform to launch a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, giving AI agents the ability to perform hotel operations across multiple systems without custom integrations.
Dubai’s FIVE Holdings has secured a $460m revolving credit facility to fuel global growth and repay debt early. The group plans to invest $500m over the next two years, expanding in Dubai and Ibiza while moving into the US and Asia.
Quantaco, a leading hospitality tech firm in Australia and New Zealand, has appointed Mark Brixton as CEO as founder Anthony Sullivan becomes Executive Chairman. The leadership shift marks a new phase of innovation, aiming to expand technology-driven solutions for pubs, clubs, and restaurants across the leisure sector.
The UAE has recorded a sharp increase in commercial licences within its tourism, hospitality, and aviation sectors, reaching 39,546 by mid-September 2025. Officials say the rise reflects regulatory reforms and new initiatives designed to attract investment and strengthen the country’s position as a leading global tourism hub.
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