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Morning Drive

Mira Business FM

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 matter.

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September 3 · 21 min
What Shein’s Hong Kong Debut Means for GCC Markets
Shein’s Hong Kong debut has given investors a reality check. Shares fell sharply despite a limited float, raising fresh questions about valuations, consumer spending and the future of ultra-cheap e-commerce. So what does Shein’s performance tell us
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September 3 · 18 min
South African Honey Is Coming to the UAE
South African honey is making its way into the UAE, with premium producers looking to tap into a market where consumers are increasingly interested in quality, traceability and natural products. Hive & Earth Sustainable Honey Company, which exhibit
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September 2 · 25 min
Can Chinese Cars Build Trust in the UAE?
Chinese car brands are no longer competing in the UAE on price alone. Technology, design, performance and quality are reshaping the market, but as competition grows, winning a customer once may not be enough. The bigger challenge is building trust, loy
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September 2 · 20 min
Is the Cheapest Supplier Still the Best Choice?
The UAE and Egypt have activated a five-year, US$500 million wheat supply agreement, highlighting a growing concern for businesses: in an increasingly volatile world, is the cheapest supplier still the best supplier? Tim Elliott is joined by Sam Achamp
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September 2 · 51 min
Dubai Real Estate Hits a 'Goldilocks' Lull as Buyers Hold Back
As residents return from summer holidays, the Dubai real estate market is facing a temporary pause. EVA Real Estate Senior Manager Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to analyse why buyer hesitation and unrealistic discount expectations are creating a tepid,
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September 2 · 18 min
The Real Estate Metric Investors Ignore
Why do real estate investors focus heavily on residential pipeline data while completely ignoring commercial growth? On Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott speaks with Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon about Dubai’s evolving employment corridors and why
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September 2 · 22 min
Gen Z Is Changing the UAE Workplace
Gen Z is entering the GCC workforce, and employers may need to rethink how they recruit, retain and develop young talent. From financial wellbeing and flexibility to career progression and leadership development, the expectations around work are changi
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September 1 · 26 min
Pokémon Just Turned 30. Just How Big Is the Business?
Pokémon has just turned 30, but this is no longer just a story about a video game or a cartoon. It has grown into one of the biggest entertainment and merchandise businesses in the world, spanning games, trading cards, toys, movies, licensing and coll
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September 1 · 18 min
What Happens to British Expats' UAE Assets?
British expats may not own property in the UAE, but that does not mean they do not have an estate here. From bank accounts and cars to investments and end-of-service benefits, assets can still become subject to estate and succession processes. So what
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August 31 · 23 min
20,000 Emiratis on One Platform. What It Means for UAE Jobs
The latest Emiratisation deadline has passed, but the push for UAE businesses to build and retain Emirati talent continues. With Dawlati now reporting more than 20,000 Emiratis on its platform, the bigger question is whether the UAE workforce is enteri
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August 31 · 29 min
Dubai's $2M Kids Sports Club Goes Global
From professional athlete to entrepreneur, Andrej Kuprejev has built GMNSM into a fast-growing UAE-born combat sports and child development business. Now, after closing $2 million in funding, the brand is setting its sights on Riyadh and Monaco. Tim El
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August 27 · 27 min
Rethinking Wealth: How Changing Family Dynamics Are Disrupting Estate Planning
With falling birth rates and non-traditional family structures on the rise, standard generational wealth transfer models are breaking down. Presenter Tim Elliott speaks with independent financial consultant James Thomas about how child-free couples and
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August 27 · 26 min
Global Sports Brands Target UAE’s Next Generation of Talent
The UAE's sports industry is becoming an increasingly important business opportunity for global brands. New Balance's new three-year partnership with Al Jazira Club is the latest sign of that, bringing together the commercial side of sport with a focus
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August 27 · 18 min
The Projects Putting Ras Al Khaimah on the UAE Property Map
Ras Al Khaimah is becoming an increasingly important part of the UAE's booming real estate story, as investors and developers look beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the next big opportunities. And one of the major projects announced last year, Mira Coral
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August 27 · 25 min
Agentic AI Is Coming for Finance Jobs. What Happens Next?
The finance world is entering a new phase of AI transformation, and this time, the technology is not just answering questions. Agentic AI can take on tasks, make decisions within set limits, and potentially transform everything from financial analysis
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August 27 · 21 min
Gold Soars as Macro Risk Escalates
Gold expert Jeff Rhodes joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to examine bullion's persistent rally. With prices holding near historical highs, Rhodes analyses shifting US interest rate expectations, central bank reserves, and global conflict drivers��
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August 26 · 50 min
Mira Coral Bay Unveiled: Affordable Luxury & Multi-Branded Living in Ras Al Khaimah
Morning Drive property news segment with Mario Volpi and Tim Elliott covers Mira Coral Bay by Mira Developments in downtown Ras Al Khaimah. Featuring multi-branded luxury residences—including designs by Trussardi, John Richmond, Dolce & Gabbana C
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August 26 · 30 min
Middle East Energy: Can Renewables Keep Up with Rising Demand?
As rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, and AI-driven data centers drive energy demand across the region, can renewable energy keep up? Ahead of the landmark 50th edition of Middle East Energy at the Dubai World Trade Centre (September 1–3), Mar
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August 25 · 17 min
Dubai’s New Off-Plan Rules Explained
Tim Elliott speaks with Ajay Menon, CEO of Luxe Vista Properties, about a major shift in Dubai real estate. With banks now financing off-plan properties earlier than ever, they break down what this means for buyers, developers, and the market.
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August 24 · 22 min
Back to School, Back to Cyber Risk?
As UAE schools and universities prepare for the new academic year, the return to class is also putting their digital systems to the test. From enrolment platforms and parent communication to cloud services and AI tools, education is becoming an increas

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