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Morning Drive
Morning Drive is Mira Business FM’s flagship weekday programme airing Monday–Friday, 8 AM–12 PM. Presented by Tim Elliott, it delivers a dynamic mix of business news, expert analysis, and in-depth interviews with thought leaders and market specialists.
From financial markets and economic trends to entrepreneurship, technology, property, and leadership, the show explores the stories shaping today’s business landscape, equipping listeners across the UAE and beyond with practical insights that…
Episodes
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Finding a Job & Building a Career in the UAE Part 1 | Mira Business FM
David Mackenzie, CEO and founder of executive recruitment firm Mackenzie Jones, joins Tim Elliott to pull back the curtain on the modern job market. Mackenzie…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | UAE Data Privacy: The 5M AED Law | Mira Business FM
The grace period for the UAE’s Federal Data Protection Law No. 45 is officially over. Presenter Tim Elliott is joined by Raymond Kisswany (Partner at Davidson…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Islamic Finance 101: Ethical Banking Part 1 | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott of Morning Drive sits down with Dr. Adnan Aziz, Chief Program Officer of the Global Islamic Finance for Climate, Nature and Development. This…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Real Estate Shockwave | Mira Business FM
As Dubai’s skyline continues to evolve, the rules of the game are changing for investors and homeowners alike. In this episode of Morning Drive, presenter Tim…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | New Roads, New Rules… Same Traffic in Dubai? | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott talks to transport expert Martin Tillman (TMP Consult) about the UAE’s traffic "conundrum." As the population hits 10 million, why do more…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Dubai’s Short-Stay Holiday Surge | Mira Business FM
As the UAE enters its busiest travel window of the year—from Christmas getaways to New Year's staycations—the short-term rental market is facing unprecedented…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Shah Rukh Khan Effect: Branded Residences in Dubai | Mira Business FM
Luxe Vista CEO Ajay Menon joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to unpick the phenomenon of branded residences. Dubai is home to the highest number globally…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The UAE's Crypto Strategy: A MENA Masterclass | Mira Business FM
A new report confirms the UAE is number one in the MENA region and fifth globally for crypto adoption. In this special interview on Mira Business FM, XTrends…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Future of Global Oil and Gas Supply | Mira Business FM
Global Oil and Gas Expert Karan Gupta joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to analyse the energy dilemma. They discuss the necessity of investment in…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The $5 Million Burnout Cost | Mira Business FM
Psychologist Hiba Salem joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to analyse the hidden cost of the 'culture of busyness'—employee burnout. As companies review…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | AI to Help 43 million Farmers | Mira Business FM
Dr Ramzi Ben Ouaghrem of the Mohammed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence speaks with Tim Elliott about the new Institute for Agriculture and AI…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | How to Future-Proof Your Business: Digital Strategy | Mira Business FM
In this insightful interview on Mira Business FM, Paras Raichura, Founder and CEO of PNDigital, joins presenter Tim Elliott to discuss the latest trends and…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Did AI Just Cost McDonald's Millions? | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott speaks to Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras, MBA Programme Director at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, about the role of Generative AI in…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Where to Invest Now | Mira Business FM
Century Financial's Chief Market Analyst, Arun Leslie John, joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to analyse if the AI tech boom is a "super cycle" or…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Saudi Hiring Slowdown: How Is It for the UAE? | Mira Business FM
Mackenzie Jones CEO David Mackenzie joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss the Middle East job market. He confirms a hiring slowdown in Saudi Arabia…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Making Money the Right Way | Mira Business FM
Financial consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to analyse the world of ethical investing. They centre the discussion on its…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Ferrari's 'Ugly' Design Crisis | Mira Business FM
X Motors' General Manager Jiacek Ziomek joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to deliver a brutal critique of modern supercar design, slamming the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Sharjah's Historic Real Estate Record | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott interviews Merlin Real Estate Co-Founder Rohit Bachani following Sharjah's record-breaking month of 9.5 billion dirhams in property transactions…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | 'RAMageddon': Why Are RAM Prices Going Up? | Mira Business FM
Managing Director of TBreak Media and Tech Expert Abbas Jaffar Ali joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to analyse the 'RAMageddon' phenomenon. They discuss…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Rent or Buy in Dubai? Property Market Outlook | Mira Business FM
Allegiance Real Estate VP Mario Volpi analyses the latest Dubai property report on Mira Business FM, revealing Indian and British nationals lead tenancy across…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Saudi & Qatar Funds Back Warner Bros. Bid | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott and financial journalist Siddesh Mayenkar did a roundup of the highlights of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). They discuss the event's role in…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Silver to $125: Bullish Precious Metals Forecast | Mira Business FM
Goldstrom Advisory CEO Jeff Rhosed joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to analyse the precious metals market following the Fed's latest 25 basis point cut…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | How to Grow Your Business Online | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott interviews VIKST founder Viktor Moller on the evolving e-commerce landscape. They discuss the fierce competition and the shift to creative-heavy…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Is Investing in Syria Worth the Risk? | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott speaks to Scott Wilcox, Founder of Sicuro Group, about the key risk considerations for organisations exploring opportunities in post-conflict and…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Is Your Money Halal? | Mira Business FM
Mira Business FM's Tim Elliott interviews Dr Adnan Aziz, Shariah Advisor and Auditor, for an 'Islamic Finance 101'. They clarify the misconception around…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | UAE's Biggest AI Announcements | Mira Business FM
AI and data expert Vasudha Khandeparkar joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss transformative AI and data milestones. She highlights key UAE…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Millions of Dollars Lost in Dubai Scams | Mira Business FM
Investigative journalist Mazhar Farooqui from Khaleej Times discusses the prevalence of scams in Dubai with Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM. He exposes the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Global Airports Forum: Middle East Aviation Expansion | Mira Business FM
Ahead of the Global Airports Forum (GAF) on 16 and 17 December in Riyadh, Tim Elliott hosts Daniyal Qureshi & Daksha Patel on Mira Business FM. They discuss…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Building a Creative Hub in Dubai | Mira Business FM
Hear from Rory McLoughlin, Filmmaker and Founder of Like Minds UAE, in conversation with Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM. Fresh from attending the Bridge…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Protecting Your Dirhams: Consumer Rights in the UAE | Mira Business FM
Mira Business FM host Tim Elliott welcomes Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co Law Firm, to discuss essential consumer protection laws in the UAE. Learn…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Islamic Finance, Blockchain & Tokenisation | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott interviews ZIGChain Co-founder Abdul Rafay Gadit, live from Abu Dhabi Finance Week, on how blockchain is revolutionising the $4.2 trillion…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | 74% of UAE Nationals Unhappy with Pay | Mira Business FM
Ramla Al Ansaari (Head of Emiratisation at TASC Outsourcing) joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss the critical disconnect in UAE national…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Desert Survival, German Quality, and the EV Revolution | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott welcomes Jiacek Ziomek, Manager of X Motors, for a chat on automobiles. They discuss the Dubai climate's impact and explore the world of luxury…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Solving the UAE Housing Shortage | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott interviews the CEO of Strategic Housing Group on the UAE's record-breaking real estate market and the future of urban living. They analyse the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Demand for Exclusive Luxury Holidays | Mira Business FM
Lushescapes CEO Abhishek Dadlani tells Tim Elliott the figures people are dropping on bespoke winter holidays. Hear how the luxury travel consultancy secures…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The $6500 Gold & $125 Silver Forecast | Mira Business FM
Goldstrom Advisory CEO Jeff Rhodes reveals explosive predictions for precious metals with Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM. Hear his detailed analysis on why…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Safeguarding Your Future | Mira Business FM
James Thomas, Independent Financial Consultant, joins host Tim Elliott to discuss crucial strategies for safeguarding your financial future. They delve into…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Why Dubai's Remote Work Progress Is Slow | Mira Business FM
David Mackenzie, CEO of Mackenzie Jones, sits down with Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to debate the realisation of remote and hybrid working models in Dubai…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | How Much Does Mariah Carey Earn Every Christmas? | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott asks Dr. David Tully, Head of Media at Middlesex University Dubai, the million-dollar question: "How Much Does Mariah Carey Earn Every…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Can AI Really Solve Major Global Problems? | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott interviews Nasser Bostan, Founder & CEO of Simulacra.X, on the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence. They discuss AI's enormous potential for…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Comedy & Improv: The Future of Leadership? | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott chats to The Courtyard Playhouse's Kylie Schultz and Salman Qureshi about why improv is a game-changer for business leaders. They discuss how…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | To Save or to Spend? The Surge in Holiday Remittances | Mira Business FM
Financial Coach Jay Adrian Tolentino joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss the surge in holiday remittances from the UAE. Get expert tips on how to…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Motorsport: The Gulf's Multi-Billion-Dollar Business | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott of Mira Business FM chats with Alastair Moffitt, Editor-in-Chief of the Gulf Motorsport Business Newsletter, about the region's explosive rise as a…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | How Big is the Documentary Economy in the UAE? | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott chats to Shane Martin, Executive Producer at Boomtown Productions, about the UAE's booming media landscape. Shane explains why the Emirates is fast…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | How Much Does It Really Cost to Live in the UAE? Expert Explains | Mira Business FM
Financial expert Michele Carby joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to break down rising costs, from rents to bills, and discuss the "real price of daily…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Putting Filipino Food on the Map | Mira Business FM
Chef Dabo Pamplona of Naimas Cafe & Bistro joins Tim Elliott to discuss his journey in Dubai, redefining Pan-Asian Filipino cuisine, and the strategies behind…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Staycation Boom Ahead of National Day Weekend | Mira Business FM
Executive Director Eti Bhasin of Majestic Hotel discusses the surge in staycation and leisure demand with Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM, focusing on the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Silver's $60 Target, Dubai Metals Outlook, and Fed Impact | Mira Business FM
Goldstrom Advisory CEO Jeff Rhodes joins Tim Elliott to discuss the record-breaking Dubai Precious Metals Conference. Get his insights on silver's path to a…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Abu Dhabi Real Estate: New Units & Price Increase | Mira Business FM
Andrew Laver, Associate Director at Cavendish Maxwell, joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss the latest Abu Dhabi real estate outlook. He breaks…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | UAE Freelance Visa: Compliance Requirements | Mira Business FM
Legal expert Raymond Kisswany of Davidson & Co. guides freelancers through the compliant pathways in the UAE. This essential roadmap clears up confusion around…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Dubai's Fitness Economy: Health & Performance for High-Achievers | Mira Business FM
Coach Kas Salihu joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to explore the UAE's booming fitness economy and his holistic performance model. Salihu, a Dubai-based…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Nationality & Salary: Pay Gap for Different Nationalities | Mira Business FM
David Mackenzie of Mackenzie Jones Dubai and Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM tackle a sensitive issue: Are certain nationalities consistently paid less for the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Big 5 Global: Construction Megatrends | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott interviews Josine Heijmans, SVP-Construction at dmg events, on the 46th Big 5 Global in Dubai, the Middle East's largest construction event. They…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Future of Coffee | Mira Business FM
An insightful interview with David Gubbin, President of SAGE Appliances, on the future of home coffee and kitchen innovation. Gubbin shares SAGE's strategy for…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Sustainable Global Change | Mira Business FM
Founding Partner Tiffany Kelly discusses RoundTable Global's unique approach to leadership development on Mira Business FM, emphasizing its critical role in…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Will Rent Increase Once Disneyland Opens? Expert Explains | Mira Business FM
Allegiance VP Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to discuss the influx of global wealth and major developments impacting the property market, including the fear of…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Bonds vs. Stocks: CEO's Advice for Diversifying Your Cash | Mira Business FM
CBonds CEO Sergey Lyalin joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to demystify bonds and Sharia-compliant Sukuk. They discuss bringing transparency to the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | From Farm to CEO: Chef Sperxos' Greek Food Empire | Mira Business FM
Culinary Ambassador Chef Sperxos joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss his journey from a Greek farm to CEO of the Efzin Group. Learn how his roots…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Dubai's Highest Rental Yields: From DIFC to Downtown | Mira Business FM
Luxe Vista UAE CEO Ajay Menon breaks down Dubai's commercial office market, comparing Grade A (DIFC, Downtown) to Grade B and C spaces, detailing tenant…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Cooling the City: The Urban Lab in Dubai Expo City | Mira Business FM
Amy Hochadel, VP of The Urban Lab at Expo City Dubai, tells Tim Elliott exactly how they're using this 'real-world test bed' to tackle the biggest urban…