diff --git a/frictionless/settings.py b/frictionless/settings.py
index 49e1db135d..e1db003c52 100644
--- a/frictionless/settings.py
+++ b/frictionless/settings.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 
 # Version
 
-VERSION = "5.15.12"
+VERSION = "5.16.0"
 
 # General