MARKET NOTES BY KAYZAR FLOKI -> 15 MAY 2026 Dubai hospitality has had a rough few months. From late February into March, uncertainty hit venues, freelancers, agencies, and operators hard. Us included. The first 2 weeks were chaos. After that, we adapted fast: • Changed strategy • Focused on value • Strengthened relationships • Focused on survival By the end of March, we recovered around 10% of our business online. By April, thanks to our partners and network, we recovered to around 36% of where we were before the disruption. No, we are not making the money we should be making. But we survived. We covered costs. And most importantly, we helped put hundreds of freelancers, musicians, artists, and hospitality workers back into gigs. That matters. Current outlook: June looks strong. July uncertain. August unpredictable. But we’re not nervous. Difficult markets expose who actually provides value. During the hardest weeks, we provided entertainment for free and supported venues...