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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 DriveMultinationals Are Overhauling Operations: Is Your Job Safe?
As rising geopolitical tensions hit global supply chains and employee safety, businesses face a critical shift from growth-at-any-cost to prioritising…
Morning DriveAre Off-Plan Buyers Cancelling in Dubai?
As regional tensions fluctuate, a "wait and watch" strategy is tempting many off-plan investors regarding their upcoming instalments. Luxe Vista…
Morning DriveLayoffs, Hiring Resilience, and the UAE Job Market
Amidst headlines of redundancies and tighter budgets, Zachary Beckett of Professional Pyramid joins Tim Elliott to analyse the UAE’s shifting employment…
Morning Drive"Harsh Reality" in UAE Restaurants
Celebrated restaurateur Akmal Anuar joins Tim Elliott to discuss navigating the current hospitality landscape with a focus on long-term success. Despite facing…
Morning DriveWill a Ceasefire Fix the Global Supply Chain?
As a ceasefire holds, global supply chains remain under immense pressure. Sam Achampong, Regional Director at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply…
Morning DriveThe New Era of AI-Powered Fraud
Phishing now drives 75% of UAE cyber breaches, with finance teams becoming high-precision targets for socially engineered attacks. Kush Ahuja, Head of Eurasia…
Morning DriveWhy Your Next Remittance Could Be Worth Significantly More (or Less!)
As the US dollar strengthens against a backdrop of geopolitical tension, Asian currencies face mounting pressure. Sirine Merhebi of Al Ansari Financial…
Morning DriveInterest Rate Expectations Fuel Gold Rebound
Gold prices are witnessing a significant climb back up as shifting interest rate expectations fuel a bullish rebound. In this interview, Gold Expert Jeff…
Morning DriveLost Your Job? Here is How to Bounce Back Fast
Recruitment expert David Mackenzie joins Tim Elliott to confront the harsh realities of redundancy in today’s volatile market. This episode provides a critical…
Morning DriveThe Attention Economy: Monetising Your Mind
Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott to explore the "currency of attention". Moving beyond traditional stocks and savings…
Morning DriveDubai Property: Record Q1 Deals vs. Ready Sales Slide
Dubai’s property sector recorded a phenomenal 44,100 residential transactions in Q1 2026. However, beneath the headline growth, ready property deals have…
Morning DriveCeasefire Calm or Oil Shock Ahead? What Markets Could Do Next
Following a landmark ceasefire announcement, Neovision Wealth Management CEO Ryan Lemand joins Tim Elliott to analyse the shifting global mood. Despite Brent…
Morning DriveWould You Rent a 12 million AED Apartment?
Senior VP of Allegiance Real Estate Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to analyse the extraordinary heights of the current Dubai property market. As ultra-luxury…
Morning DriveAre the Rich Really Leaving Dubai or Is This Just Noise
Dubai’s rapid rise as a global wealth hub is once again in the spotlight, but not for the reasons you might expect. Recent international reports are raising…
Morning DriveTrump’s Tariff Cuts: Impacts on UAE Construction Costs
Abhishek Jalan, CEO of Grovy Developers, joins Tim Elliott to analyse the implications of potential Trump administration tariff cuts on steel and aluminium…
Morning DriveWill the War Stop Your Medicine?
Tim Elliott interviews Prashant Yadav, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations, to examine escalating threats to global healthcare…
Morning DriveIs Dubai Really a "Ghost Town" Now?
While international outlets suggest Dubai’s property market has "crashed", with sensationalist reporting labelling the city a "ghost town" amid…
Morning DriveUAE Banks on the Brink? Real Estate Risks Surge Amid Iran War Tensions
While regional tensions persist, Anton Lopatin of Fitch Ratings explains to Tim Elliott why the UAE banking sector remains fundamentally resilient. This…
Morning DriveWhy Dubai is Now the World’s Ultimate Business Hub
Gold expert Jeff Rhodes joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to analyse Dubai's strengthening position as a global business hub following a billion-dirham…
Morning DriveLatest UAE and Saudi Business Headlines
In this episode, multimedia journalist Izadora Del Bianco discusses a shifting professional landscape where UAE residents are trading home offices for hotels…
Morning DriveCan UAE Businesses Easily Recover?
Justin Harper, Editor of CEO Middle East, joins Tim Elliott to discuss the remarkable optimism within the UAE’s commercial landscape. Highlighting the region’s…
Morning DriveFuel Shock: Can UAE Supermarkets Hold the Line?
As diesel prices surge by 72%, UAE retailers face a critical margin pressure test. Tim Elliott sits down with Mark Mortimer-Davies, CEO of Choithrams, to…
Morning DriveHow Coca-Cola Arena Is Filling Seats Without Shows
Now, what happens when the music stops… literally? Dubai’s iconic Coca-Cola Arena is facing that exact challenge. With concerts slowing down, the venue is…
Morning DriveGCC Data Centre Outages Impact Businesses
Recent geopolitical tensions have targeted critical digital infrastructure, with physical strikes on data centres in Bahrain serving as a regional wake-up…
Morning DriveHow the Rich Stay Rich (And You Can Too)
On Morning Drive, Tim Elliott speaks with independent financial consultant James Thomas about building wealth through disciplined investing, market awareness…
Morning DriveHow Mentoring Accelerates Career Success Across Industries
Tim Elliott speaks with David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones Middle East, about leadership growth, practical guidance, and building high…
Morning DrivePlanning to Invest in Diamonds? You’ll Need $1 Million to Start
In an era of economic volatility, are diamonds truly a safe haven? CEO & Founder of Magnat Family DCMM and Diamond expert Rodion Ksonzenko joins Tim Elliott to…
Morning DriveTenants Seek Better Deals in Dubai Property
Tim Elliott analyses the latest property headlines with Allegiance Real Estate’s Senior VP Mario Volpi. They examine the surge in local listings as residents…
Morning DriveUAE Creative Industry Under Pressure Amid Regional Uncertainty
Film director and producer Ammar Galal joins Tim Elliott to discuss the impact of regional instability on the UAE's creative industry. From cancelled projects…
Morning DriveUAE Hit by 700,000 Cyberattacks Daily: Is Your Business at Risk?
The UAE is under a relentless digital siege, with new figures revealing up to 700,000 cyberattacks every single day. Cybersecurity expert Stephen Marriott…
Morning DriveWhy Brokers are Quitting Dubai
While some are stepping away, the Dubai property market is actually entering a more mature and professional era. Ajay Menon, CEO of Luxe Vista Properties…
Morning DriveIs Water Security Under Threat in the GCC?
As regional tensions and environmental shifts intensify, the GCC’s reliance on desalination faces its ultimate test. Tim Elliott explores the invisible…
Morning DriveThe Strait of Hormuz: Power, Water, and the GCC's Fragile Lifeline
With geopolitical tensions tightening around the Strait of Hormuz, the security of power grids and water supplies has become a priority for the Middle East. In…
Morning DriveHow Event Cancellations Are Hitting the UAE Economy
Dr Jelena Janjusevic (Associate Professor & Deputy Global Head of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai)…
Morning DriveHormuz Crisis, Fertiliser Shortage Raise Global Food Price Risks
Global food security hangs by a thread as the Strait of Hormuz becomes a critical flashpoint. Frida Youssef, Chief of the Transport Section - UN Trade and…
Morning DriveStrait of Hormuz Crisis Raises Global Recession Risk
As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, global energy markets are on a knife-edge. With oil trading well over $100 a barrel, Qamar Energy CEO Robin Mills joins…
Morning DriveThe Measured Pivot in UAE Construction
As geopolitical tensions rise, the Middle East’s construction industry has shifted from a "build fast" mindset to one of cautious protection. Tim…
Morning DriveUnmasking the Deepfake: The Multi-Million Dollar Forex Scam
When a massive AI-powered investment scam begins draining life savings across the UAE, investigative journalist Maz Farooqui dives into a dangerous underworld…
Morning DriveUsing AI to Land a Job in the UAE
On this Morning Drive episode, Tim Elliott speaks with David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones Middle East, about using artificial intelligence…
Morning DriveEight Smart Investing Rules to Follow
Tim Elliott sits down with Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas to deconstruct the essential principles of building lasting wealth. They scrutinise…
Morning DrivePhilippines Declares National Emergency, Affecting Filipinos Worldwide
Tim Elliott interviews Rosb Guzman of the IBON Foundation regarding the Philippines' unprecedented national energy emergency. They examine how doubling fuel…
Morning DriveSaudi Arabia Has a New Law for Businesses: Are You Compliant?
Ken Wong, Lawyer & Partner at CMS, joins Tim Elliott to unpack Saudi Arabia’s newly adopted National Arabic Language Policy. This framework shifts Arabic from…
Morning DriveWill UAE Small Businesses Survive Tough Times?
Tim Elliott explores business resilience with Grace Karim (Bookends), Lottie Jones (QuizBiz) and Victoria Myers (Small Retailer Network). This episode analyses…
Morning DriveWill Dubai Property Prices Drop?
Tim Elliott and Mario Volpi, Senior VP at Allegiance Real Estate, examine whether Dubai’s property prices are set to fall. They analyse current market…
Morning DriveDubai Real Estate: Rising Costs and the Growing "Execution Risk"
Ajay Menon, CEO of Luxe Vista Properties, joins Tim Elliott to discuss the "catch-22" currently facing the Dubai property market. Menon analyses how…
Morning DriveThe GCC Economies Most Affected by Middle East Tensions
Tim Elliott welcomes Azad Zangana, Head of GCC Macroeconomic Analysis at Oxford Economics, to discuss how regional instability is reshaping economic forecasts…
Morning DriveThe Real Financial Risk of Misinformation
Tim Elliott speaks with a leading AI expert from Canadian University Dubai on fake news, arrests, and official denials impacting trust and markets. How do…
Morning DriveGlobal Trade’s Response to Middle East Tensions
From strained ports to disrupted energy routes, global trade is under pressure. Tim Elliott speaks with Tobias Maier, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding MEA, on how…
Morning DriveTensions Rise, Campuses React: Inside the UAE’s Education Contingency Plan
Regional tensions are testing resilience across UAE campuses. Tim Elliott speaks with Nick Bradley, Regional Recruitment Director at Heriot-Watt University…
Morning DriveCombatting Lifestyle Creep in the UAE
Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott to analyse essential strategies for managing "lifestyle creep". They discuss practical…
Morning DriveThe Resilience Blueprint: Smart Finance
Tim Elliott discusses the future of trade with Aurélien Paradis, CEO of AU Group Middle East & Africa. They explore how businesses are prioritising financial…
Morning DriveThe Current State of the UAE Job Market
Tim Elliott discusses the current state of the UAE job market with David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones. Despite regional uncertainty, they…
Morning DriveWhy Gold Prices Stand Firm Despite Rising Energy Costs
Tim Elliott is joined by precious metals expert Jeff Rhodes to discuss why gold prices are pivoting around the $5,000 mark. They explore how surging crude oil…
Morning DriveIs the Dubai Property Market Hitting a Wall?
Ajay Menon, CEO of Luxe Vista Properties, joins Tim Elliott to analyse the current impact of global geopolitical tensions on Dubai’s real estate sector. Menon…
Morning DriveThe Demand for Luxury Staycations in Dubai
Tim Elliott sits down with John Raffoul, General Manager of Cheval Maison The Palm, to discuss the demand for luxury staycations in the UAE. Raffoul shares…
Morning DriveHormuz Crisis, Soaring Prices and the Global Energy Market
Matt Stanley, Head of Market Engagement (EMEA & APAC) at Kpler, joins Tim Elliott to analyse the deepening energy crisis as supply disruptions escalate. They…
Morning DriveWhy the Gulf Wants a Land Route for Global Data
In this episode of Morning Drive, Tim Elliott is joined by Indranil Ghosh — Editor, Middle East and Africa at Rest of World. They explore why Gulf nations are…
Morning Drive500% Surge in Private Aviation Demand
Geopolitical tensions are rippling through global aviation, causing a sharp spike in private jet demand as commercial routes face disruption. Tom Hill…
Morning DriveGold Demand Set for Eid Uptick
Gold demand is expected to see a significant uptick as consumers prepare for the upcoming Eid festivities. Traditionally a peak period for the precious metals…
Morning DriveHow Remote Work Impacts Job Searches
David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones, joins Tim Elliott to explore the shifting recruitment landscape. They discuss how remote working is…