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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 DriveShould You Keep More Cash During Uncertain Times?
Tim Elliott and Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas explore whether "cash is king" in today’s volatile climate. They discuss the global…
Morning DriveDubai Families Adjust Travel Plans — What Ride Services Are Seeing
Ride Skipper’s General Manager, Lauren Hamilton, joins Tim Elliott to discuss shifting transport trends as Dubai families adjust their plans. Hamilton explores…
Morning DriveOver AED73 billion Sales in Abu Dhabi – But What Happens Next?
Andrew Laver, Director at Cavendish Maxwell, joins Tim Elliott to discuss Abu Dhabi’s residential property market's biggest year on record. Sales surged to…
Morning DriveWhy Pokémon Pokopia Is Selling Out Everywhere
Tim Elliott and tech journalist Kevin Sebastian analyse the commercial surge behind Pokémon Pokopia. They explore why this release is triggering global stock…
Morning DriveMohamed Alabbar’s Market Outlook and How Dubai Property Thrives
Tim Elliott and Mario Volpi discuss Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar’s recent call for market stability over aggressive price hikes. They explore why long-term…
Morning DriveWhy Dubai’s Cash-Rich Investors are Holding Firm
Luxe Vista Real Estate CEO Ajay Menon joins Tim Elliott to discuss the resilience of the Dubai property market. Following his recent repatriation to the UAE…
Morning DriveMiddle East Conflict: The Cost for Global Aviation
Tim Elliott discusses the regional conflict’s impact on aviation with Prashanth Parthasarathy, Head of Aviation at EIRS. They explore the financial toll of…
Morning DriveAirports, Visas and Flight Demand — What the Ground Reality Shows
Tim Elliott analyses the current regional travel disruption with Raheesh Babu, COO of musafir.com. They discuss the ground reality of flight cancellations, the…
Morning DriveOil, Airlines and Property: What’s Next for the GCC Economy?
Tim Elliott interviews Azad Zangana, Head of GCC Macroeconomic Analysis at Oxford Economics, to examine how escalating regional conflicts are reshaping Gulf…
Morning DriveJewellery Sector Update: Gold Against Gold
Strategic Advisor Jeff Rhodes joins The Morning Drive to discuss how Monetary Metals is modernising the jewellery sector with a disruptive "gold against…
Morning DriveHow the UAE Remains Safe and Stable
Global Leadership Strategist Ayman Gomaa joins Tim Elliott to analyse how the UAE maintains unrivalled stability despite escalating regional tensions. Drawing…
Morning DriveHold Steady, Investors Advised
Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss navigating market volatility. They explore why maintaining a…
Morning DriveUAE Cybersecurity Alert: AI Deepfakes
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued an official warning regarding the rapid spread of highly realistic, AI-generated deepfakes. Expert Vasudha…
Morning DriveThe Geopolitics Driving Oil and Gas Prices
Tim Elliott interviews Robin Mills, CEO of Qamar Energy, regarding the serious uncertainty facing global energy markets. They discuss escalating tensions…
Morning DriveUAE Hotels Hold Steady as Regional Pressures Build
Tourism and hospitality remain central to the UAE economy. So, on Morning Drive at Mira Business FM, we’re taking a closer look at how hotels are managing…
Morning DriveWill Middle East Conflict Push Gold to New Highs?
Jeff Rhodes, gold expert, joins Tim Elliott on Morning Drive at Mira Business FM to discuss whether escalating Middle East tensions could push gold to new…
Morning DriveIs It Business as Usual for UAE Restaurants?
As tensions linked to the Israel-Iran conflict create wider regional uncertainty, businesses across the UAE are watching consumer sentiment and market…
Morning DriveThe Truth About Dubai’s Property Resilience
Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to analyse how the Dubai property market is reacting to recent regional events. Volpi shares expert insights into buyer…
Morning DriveHiring, Visas, and Job Search Amid Regional Tensions
With rising tensions involving Israel, Iran and the United States, markets across the region are reacting — and here in the United Arab Emirates, many…
Morning DriveAvoiding Scams During Regional Tensions
Tim Elliott interviews cybersecurity leader Stephen Mariott regarding a surge in sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are impersonating Dubai authorities to steal…
Morning DriveDo UAE Grocery Supplies Remain Sufficient?
Tim Elliott speaks with Mark Mortimer Davies, CEO at Choithrams GCC, about the stability of the UAE’s grocery supply chain. Following government reassurances…
Morning DriveViral and Illegal? The UAE’s Warning on Social Media Fake News
Tim Elliott discusses the legal and reputational risks of spreading misinformation with Nigel Sillitoe, CEO of Insight Discovery, and Dino Wilkinson, partner…
Morning DriveDubai Airspace and Jebel Ali Port Face Disruptions
Tim Elliott sits down with Abigail Mathias, editor of Global Supply Chain Magazine, to analyse the immediate logistics impact of regional tensions in the UAE…
Morning DriveWill Global Oil and Gas Prices Skyrocket Amid This Crisis?
Tim Elliott discusses escalating tensions in the global energy market with global oil and gas expert Karan Gupta. They analyse recent reported disruptions in…
Morning DriveRisk Strategies for Global Business Operations
Tim Elliott sits down with Scott Wilcox, Founder of Sicuro Group, to analyse the escalating Middle East tensions. They discuss the critical impact of airspace…
Morning DriveWill Short-Term Rentals Follow Hotel Prices?
Katherine Read (Founder, Short Stay Circle) and Jerin George (Commercial Partnerships & Account Lead - UAE & KSA, Stella Stays) join Tim Eliott to explore the…
Morning DriveGold Price and the New Trump Tariffs
Jeff Rhodes (Principal Consultant of Rhodes Precious Metals) joins Tim Elliott to discuss gold’s recent consolidation following extreme volatility. They…
Morning DriveUAE Attracts Nearly 10,000 Millionaires in 2025
Chris Rose of Ellipse Family Office Advisory joins Tim Elliott to analyse the unprecedented migration of global capital. They assess why nearly 10,000…
Morning DriveThe Future of AI Relies on the Laws of Physics
Nasser Bostan, Founder of Simulacra X, joins Tim Elliott to challenge the ‘brute force’ approach to AI scaling. Bostan argues that sustainable intelligence…
Morning DriveExpert Advice on Maximising Your Remittances
Independent financial consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott to analyse how the robust US dollar-dirham peg is currently shaping the UAE’s remittance…
Morning DriveNew US Tariff Starts at 10%. What Happens Next?
Kapil Sharma, Senior VP of Sales at Continental International Group, joins Tim Elliott to analyse the immediate ripple effects of the new US 10% trade tariffs…
Morning DriveHow the World’s Wealthiest are Travelling in 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are being named among the world’s top vacation destinations for 2026, reinforcing the UAE’s position at the heart of global…
Morning DriveDubai Office Sales Soar to AED13.1 billion; Off-Plan Market Surges 700%
Tim Elliott discusses Dubai’s record-breaking commercial sector with Zacky Sajjad, Director of Business Development and Client Relations at Cavendish Maxwell…
Morning DriveThe $8.8 Trillion Global Burnout Problem
Tim Elliott interviews Dr Espen Wold-Jensen, founder of Quantum Academy, on Mira Business FM. They explore how chronic stress and disengagement cost the global…
Morning Drive$87 Trillion HNWI Wealth Moves, Says DIFC
Tim Elliott discusses the DIFC’s 2026 Global Wealth Outlook with Remco Coerman, CEO of Epic Edges Group. They explore the shifting priorities of…
Morning DriveUbe is the "New Matcha": Can the Philippines Keep Up with the Demand?
Chef Jackie Laudico joins Tim Elliott to discuss the global demand for Ube, the Filipino purple yam now dubbed the "new matcha". As international…
Morning DriveBurj Azizi’s AED 5 million Starting Price: Is It Worth It?
Real estate expert Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to discuss the launch of Burj Azizi. Projected to be the world's second-tallest building at 725 metres, they…
Morning DriveUAE’s Under-18 Social Media Regulation
Tim Elliott and digital wellbeing expert and professor Dr Alison Burrows discuss the UAE’s transition to legally enforcing digital safety through the Child…
Morning DriveLatest Updates on Apple, Samsung, and the Nothing Phone
Tech journalist Kevin Sebastian joins Tim Elliott to discuss the latest industry shifts, including the Samsung Unpacked event and the new S26 series. They…
Morning DriveVastu Shastra’s Multi-Million Dirham Real Estate Influence
Ajay Menon, CEO of Luxe Vista Properties, joins Tim Elliott to discuss how Vastu Shastra is significantly impacting Dubai’s luxury property sector. They…
Morning DriveUAE Weighs New Social Media Age Limits Amid Algorithmic Risk Warnings
Tim Elliott discusses potential social media age restrictions with Dr Talal Shaikh of Heriot Watt University Dubai. They explore how algorithms are engineered…
Morning DriveIs Business Matchmaking "Cringe"?
Founder Carmen Taubman joins Tim Elliott to discuss the evolution of networking. Moving away from transactional "cringe" events, she explores how her…
Morning DriveEid Airfares Nearly Double as Demand Surges across the UAE
As airfares nearly double across the UAE, Head of Product & Digital Solutions of DW Travel Emily Jenkins joins Tim Elliott to analyse the factors driving these…
Morning DriveRamadan 2026: Why Your Customers are Spending More (But Choosing Differently)
Tim Elliott sits down with marketing and consumer behavior expert Dr. Sourjo Mukherjee of the University of Wollongong Dubai to decode the shifting commercial…
Morning DriveIs Ramadan a Good Time for Freelance Jobs?
In this episode of Morning Drive at Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott discusses the evolving landscape of freelancing in the UAE with industry professionals JM…
Morning DriveSilver to Outperform Gold
Tim Elliott and Gold Expert Jeff Rhodes discuss the recent "welcome period of consolidation" in precious metals. Despite a significant drop in COMEX…
Morning DriveHow to Master Your Money and Secure Your Pension
Tim Elliott is joined by independent financial consultant James Thomas to discuss the evolving landscape of personal finance. This episode analyses the…
Morning DriveZakat Explained: Wealth, Responsibility, and Ramadan
Islamic Finance Expert Dr Adnan Aziz joins Tim Elliott to demystify Zakat, explaining why it is a structured system of wealth circulation rather than simple…
Morning DriveThe Business Cost of Cancel Culture
In this episode of Morning Drive on Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott interviews Edward Barnfield, Managing Partner at Wallis. They scrutinise the evolution of…
Morning DriveSustainability: Real Change or Clever Marketing?
Tim Elliott scrutinises the green movement with Amer Joud of EGO Sustainable and Ariana Talebian of Bougie by Her. They debate whether sustainability…
Morning DriveWhere to Buy Your First Property in Dubai? Expert Weighs In
Allegiance Real Estate Senior VP Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to analyse Dubai's shifting real estate landscape. This episode offers a professional guide to…
Morning DriveReal Estate Agents: Overpaid or Essential?
In this episode of Morning Drive at Mira Business FM, Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon joins Tim Elliott to scrutinise the reputation of Dubai’s real…
Morning DriveBad Bunny, Shakira & Economic Growth
How is Latin music transforming global markets? Multimedia journalist Izadora Del Bianco Reis joins Tim Elliott to discuss why artists like Bad Bunny and…
Morning DriveIs AI Limiting Critical Thinking in Our Children's Classrooms?
Tim Elliott discusses the UAE’s pioneering 2026 AI framework with Dr Claudio Zito of Heriot Watt University Dubai and Parent Coaching Institute's Zeina…
Morning DriveDubai Startup Merges AI and Human Experts
Ben Nyberg, Co-founder of AI Frame, joins Tim Elliott to discuss the startup’s rapid expansion in Dubai. Ben explains how their unique hybrid…
Morning DriveNASA’s Abandoned Tech Resurrected, Now Used for UAE Home Farming
Tim Elliott interviews Alberto Aguilar, CEO of Plantaform, discussing how his startup revived NASA’s "fogponics" technology. This sustainable…
Morning DriveSamsung Galaxy S26 Leaks and the Future of Buttonless Gaming
Tim Elliott and Kevin Sebastian discuss the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, highlighting leaked specifications for the Samsung S26 series, including the new AI…
Morning DriveStreaming’s 2026 Shake-up: Who Wins the Talent War?
Chris Redmond, CEO of Redholt, joins Tim Elliott to analyse how the creator economy and technological advancements are redefining global recruitment. They…
Morning DriveRamadan’s Impact on the UAE Food Industry
Tim Elliott is joined by Emirati Food Geeks founder Ahmad Ali to explore how Ramadan reshapes the food industry. They discuss shifting dining habits, the…
Morning DriveWill Gold Price Go Down During Ramadan?
Gold expert Jeff Rhodes joins Tim Elliott to discuss seasonal market shifts. He predicts a period of sideways trading, with the market becoming significantly…