You may recall that we recently covered how Hotdesk were diving into a workspace token. Mohamed Khaled shares more information about "DESK Token", an "office property investment and utlity hybrid token", which is set to launch in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

Investment and utility? According to the release, tokens will be positioned as a more accessible alternative to REITs (see this intro in REITs), while also giving token holders the ability to pay and get loyalty benefits across 2,800+ workspaces.

Mohamed Khaled shares that Hotdesk has announced a strategic partnership with CHROME to develop AI-powered, data-driven workspaces across the MENA region.

CHROME brings a $4B project portfolio including developments for Microsoft, SAP, Uber, Vodafone, and the IMF, while Hotdesk operates a global platform covering 2,200+ coworking spaces across 75+ countries and 2,200+ cities.

The partnership will create "AI-native coworking environments embedded within corporate offices, mixed-use developments, and coworking spaces", using real-time utilization data and behavioral trends to optimize space planning and operations.

Mohamed Khaled shares that Dubai-based Hotdesk, has expanded its network to over 2,000 locations across 73 countries and 380 cities worldwide since launching in 2021.

Beyond its booking platform, Hotdesk offers workspace management software for operators and hybrid work management solutions for businesses.