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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 | What's Next for Harry Potter & Batman? Warner Bros. Bidding | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott and Dr. David Tully (Head of Media at Middlesex University Dubai) analyse the massive Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition bids from Paramount…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Is AirBnB Still Profitable? Dubai's Short-Term Rental Market | Mira Business FM
Anna Skigin, CEO of Frank Porter, joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss why Dubai's short-term rental market remains highly profitable, offering…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Gold, Silver, & Bitcoin Outlook | Mira Business FM
Jeff Rhodes, CEO of Goldstrom Advisory, joins Tim Elliott on the Morning Drive to analyze the precious metals market. They cover the gold price's recent…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Ferrari 296 Challenge, Porsche EVs, and the Soul of Racing | Mira Business FM
X Motors Manager Jiacek Ziomek joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM's The Morning Drive to discuss the pure-bred, track-only Ferrari 296 Challenge. They also…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | DSF Al Rigga Night Market: Dubai's Small Business Launchpad | Mira Business FM
DSF Al Rigga Night Market organizers Marvin Suavengco and Frel Jimenez join Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss the F&B and retail ecosystem supporting…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | How Discipline and Endurance Drive Financial Success | Mira Business FM
James Thomas joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss personal finance and the vital connection between competitive sports and professional life. They…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Work in the GCC: HR and Recruitment Trends | Mira Business FM
Group Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones, David Mackenzie, joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to break down the current landscape of Human Resources and…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Weekend Plans in Ras Al Khaimah: The New Night Market | Mira Business FM
RAK Chamber Director of Operations Mohamed Bahgat joins Tim Elliott to discuss the launch of the Emirate's first Night Market. This strategic initiative is…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Spice Grill UAE: Crisis to Commercial Success | Mira Business FM
Filipina entrepreneur Lourds Adalia-Evertse went from COO to launching her restaurant business during the pandemic. She shares her story of incredible…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Why Off-Plan Dominates Dubai Property: The Dubai Investment Play | Mira Business FM
Cavendish Maxwell Director Ronan Arthur joins Tim Elliott to discuss the latest Dubai real estate insights. They cover why off-plan sales dominate (3 of 4…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Are You Paying Too Much Rent? Insider Guide to Dubai Negotiations | Mira Business FM
Allegiance Real Estate VP Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to reveal the factors influencing rent in Dubai and how to negotiate your contract…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | UAE Credit Scores & Personal Loan Reform | Mira Business FM
Muzammil Shaikh joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss major UAE personal finance updates. They dive into sweeping credit score reforms from the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Drone that Carries 250KG: UAE's Autonomous Air Revolution | Mira Business FM
Live from the Dubai Airshow, LODD Autonomous CEO Rashid Al-Manai discusses the company's autonomous cargo aircraft, HILI. Engineered in the UAE, HILI can carry…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | AI & DNA: The Secret to 'Democratizing' Longevity | Mira Business FM
Bien-Etre founder Aly Rahimtoola joins Tim Elliott to discuss democratizing longevity. Learn how his UK-based consumer health tech uses DNA biomarkers and…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Abu Dhabi Chocolate: 24K Gold, Copycat-Proof Treat | Mira Business FM
Chef Nouel Catis of Sna'ap DXB tells Tim Elliott on The Morning Drive the intentional strategy behind the viral 'Dubai Chocolate'. He unveils the new 'Abu…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Launching in the UAE? Avoid the Legal Trap That Kills Startups | Mira Business FM
In this essential business discussion, Tim Elliott speaks with Raymond Kisswany, Partner and Head of the Digital Assets and Startups practices at Davidson & Co…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | UAE's Next Content Phenomenon: The $100M Micro-Drama Bet | Mira Business FM
Deputy CEO of 9Yards Communications joins Tim Elliott to reveal the disruption coming to streaming. With a $100M investment, 9Yards is pioneering local…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Fined by AI? Dubai Road Expert Reveals How RTA's System Works | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott on The Morning Drive chats with Safe Driving and Road Safety Expert Dr. Mustafa Aldah about his engineering journey, the RTA's new AI-powered smart…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Is Al Jaddaf a Good Investment? Real Estate CEO Explains | Mira Business FM
Luxe Vista CEO Ajay Menon joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM's 'Morning Drive' to answer the big question about Dubai's real estate market: is Al Jaddaf a…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Is AI Stealing Your Digital Marketing Job? What You Need to Know | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott of The Morning Drive sits down with Dawn Kubicek, Founder of Leaders in Digital and the Middle East's first female SEO consultant. They discuss…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Gold's 'Bumper Cars' Week: Goldstrom Advisory CEO Predicts $4,000 | Mira Business FM
Goldstrom Advisory CEO Jeff Rhodes joins host Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to dissect a volatile week for gold, which saw 5% swings and surprise selling…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | From Pro Rugby to Fitness Tech CEO: The Story of Athlo's Founder | Mira Business FM
On Mira Business FM, Athlo Founder & CEO Matthew Mansell discusses his journey from professional rugby to high-performance finance, and ultimately, launching…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Stop Being "Busy": Mindset Shift to Boost Your Business | Mira Business FM
Strategic Advisor Aidan O'Brien joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to reveal the hidden cost of saying "I'm busy." Learn why your "casualness…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Can AI Really Predict the Future? Expert weighs in | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliot interviews Jon Carvill, VP of Marketing & Comms at MBZUAI, about the UAE's revolutionary "data-wise" World Model AI. Discover how this new…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Gold Price to $5,000? Trump & Rates | Mira Business FM
Goldstrom Advisory CEO Jeff Rhodes and Tim Elliott discuss the latest in gold. Rhodes analyzes the bullish charts, key technical levels like $4,250, and the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | You Heard It Right: Pre-Loved is Booming in Dubai | Mira Business FM
Nancy Nese Ozbek, GM of Times Square Center, joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss her 20+ years in UAE retail and the innovative…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | UAE Family Law: Marriage | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott of Mira Business FM interviews LY Law Founder Ludmila Yamalova on the complexities of UAE Personal Status Law. Topics include civil and Muslim…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Implications of the Proposed UK Exit Tax | Mira Business FM
Financial Expert Michele Carby joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to analyze the rumoured UK Exit Tax (or "settling up charge") and its implications…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Drowning in Debt? Expert Tips on Financial Freedom | Mira Business FM
Financial Consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM's Morning Drive to demystify complex financial terms and phraseology, including credit…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Why Your CV Gets Rejected in the UAE | Mira Business FM
HR and Recruitment Expert David Mackenzie of Mackenzie Jones joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss the latest talent acquisition strategies and key…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | How to Stop Losing Money on IPOs | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott and investment expert Muzammil Shaikh break down the pros and cons of investing in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). They stress that investors…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Eviction Rules & Rent Hikes in Dubai | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliotts sits down with VP of Allegiance, Mario Volpi, on Mira Business FM to provide a definitive guide to tenant rights under Dubai's RERA law. Get…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Is Dubai South the New Hottest Investment Zone? | Mira Business FM
Why is Dubai South the hottest investment zone? Tim Elliott sits down with Ajay Menon of Luxe Vista Real Estate to get the veteran's perspective on this key…
Morning DriveDayBreak | Building the Agentic AI Economy | Mira Business FM
Inzamam Rashid interviews Fay Arjomandi, Founder and CEO of mimik. She discusses her pioneering company's work distributing AI and computing power globally…
Morning DriveDayBreak | What's The Future of AI? | Mira Business FM
Tune in to Mira Business FM as Inzamam Rashid interviews Michael Sounderby, CEO of SteerAI, a leader in autonomous systems. Powered by Podeo — Listen to this…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Greening the Desert | Mira Business FM
William Slabbert, Nursery Manager/Head of Production at Wahat Al Sahraa, Desert Group, discusses his 30+ year career in horticulture and how his passion began…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Gold Bull Market is Back! | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott interviews the CEO of Goldstrom Advisory on Mira Business FM, focusing on the current global economic landscape and its impact on wealth…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Future of Driving | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM speaks with the Manager of X Motors to discuss the company's vision and strategy in the rapidly evolving automotive industry…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Essential Steps to Start Investing | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott and tech & investing expert Muzammil Shaikh dive into personal finance essentials on Mira Business FM. They cover the crucial pre-investment…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Decoding Dubai's Property Market | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott welcomes Mario Volpi, Senior VP of Allegiance Real Estate and a leading voice in the UAE property sector, to Mira Business FM. They dive deep into…
Morning DriveDayBreak | Your Weekend Guide with Aman Dhami | Mira Business FM
Your Weekend Guide with Aman Dhami: From Dubai Design Week to retail pop-ups and wellness events, Aman Dhami, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Private Members…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The business of Healthy Eating in the UAE | Mira Business FM
Halima Jumani, CEO of Kibsons, joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM. Hear her inspiring story of scaling the UAE's leading fresh food delivery service from a…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Difference with Doctors | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott discusses a career in medicine with Dr. Mufaza Asrar Rashid, a Family Medicine Consultant trained in the UK's NHS. Dr. Mufaza, based in Dubai…
Morning DriveDaybreak | The Recipe for Wellness | Mira Business FM
Inzamam Rashid interviews Nasser Abdullah Almassabi, Emirati entrepreneur and CEO of Low Calories, one of the UAE's leading healthy food restaurant chains…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Navigating the Gold Rush | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott is joined by Jeff Rhodes, CEO of Goldstrom Advisory and a leading expert on precious metals, to analyze the current state of the gold market. Jeff…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Driving Tomorrow | Mira Business Fm
Tim Elliott talks to Jacek Ziomek, Manager of X Motors, about the electric vehicle (EV) revolution accelerating in the UAE. Jacek discusses the company's…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Art of Money: Investing in Rare Coins | Mira Business FM
Host Tim Elliott interviews Dr. Alain Baron, founder of Numismatica Genevensis SA, a world-leading numismatic institution. Alain shares the secret value of…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Building an Empire | Mira Business FM
Host Tim Elliott welcomes Graeme & Leanne Carling, founders of The Carling Group, to discuss building a powerful family investment office. They reveal their…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Power of YOU | Mira Business FM
Tim Elliott interviews Personal Branding Expert Kelly Lundberg on how entrepreneurs and leaders can build an authentic, influential brand to maximize their…
Morning DriveDayBreak | Show Migration to UAE | Mira Business FM
Inzamam Rashid hosts John Aguilar, Founder of The Final Pitch, on scaling his hit business reality show to Dubai. They dive into the secrets of crafting a…
Morning DriveDayBreak | The UAE Hiring Paradox | Mira Business FM
Join Inzamam Rashid and Zaynah Onye, Managing Consultant at Robert Walters, for a deep dive into the UAE job market's hiring paradox. While job creation is…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Real Estate Shockwave | Mira Business FM
Mira Business FM's Tim Elliott sits down with Mario Volpe, Senior VP of Allegiance Real Estate, for a deep dive into the sector's current dynamics. Hear…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Gold's Historic Run | Mira Business FM
We are joined by our returning expert guest, Jeff Rhodes, CEO of Goldstrom Advisory, to dive into the massive, ongoing surge in the gold market. Gold has been…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Business Continuity, and Sustainability | Mira Business FM
Join us for an insightful episode of The Morning Drive featuring our distinguished guest, Jiacek Ziomek, Manager of X Motors! Jiacek shares his incredible…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Why the Gold Bull Run Is Set to Continue | Mira business FM
This week, host Tim Elliott is joined by special guest Jeff Rhodes, CEO of Goldstrom Advisory, to dissect the recent volatility and record-setting performance…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | UAE Court Bans Compound Interest on Bank Loans | Mira Business FM
Presenter Tim Elliott is joined by Independent Financial Consultant, James Thomas. The main topic is a major legal decision affecting personal finance in the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Business Continuity & Redundancy | Mira Business FM
Welcome back to The Morning Drive! We are joined by Muzammil Shaikh the technology consultant, to discuss a major event that shook the digital world: the…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | The Future of Live Streaming & Event Production | Mira Business FM
We are joined by Nour Abdelaal, the Managing Director of Space Live Productions. Nour is on the show to discuss the evolving landscape and future of live…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Plant-Based Wellness & Redefining Hydration | Mira Business FM
We are joined by Justine Dampt, the co-founder of the UAE-born wellness startup Shake Your Plants (SYP). Justine's company is on a mission to redefine daily…
Morning DriveMorning Drive | Property Market Trends, and the Dubai Property | Mira Business FM
We're joined by Mario Volpi, the Senior VP of investment advisory at Allegiance Real Estate. Our Presenter Tim Elliott interviews Mario Volpi who is one of the…