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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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  • #747
    October 15 · 50 min

    Why Good People Stay in Bad Jobs (And How to Fix It)

    <p>Tim Elliott sits down with David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones Middle East. The discussion explores why professionals shouldn't ignore recruiters, the hidden reality of unpaid recruitment work, and the "fear paradox" driving job huggi

  • #745
    October 14 · 25 min

    Is AI About to Change How We Work?

    <p>As Abu Dhabi prepares to launch HR Tech Abu Dhabi 2027, presenter Tim Elliott speaks with Debbie French, International Portfolio Director at ARC Network. They analyse how artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment, enhancing workplace productivit

  • #743
    October 13 · 18 min

    UAE Jobs: Is It Getting Harder to Get Hired?

    <p>Months after geopolitical tensions began affecting the region, how has the UAE job market changed? Hiring trends vary across sectors, with some businesses continuing to recruit while others reassess their workforce needs amid ongoing regional uncertain

  • #742
    October 13 · 22 min

    Real Estate CEO Explains Buyer's Remorse

    <p>Did you buy Dubai property at the market peak? Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon joins presenter Tim Elliott to dissect buyer's remorse, shifting property cycles, and strategic adaptation. They discuss why current market stabilization offers a fresh

  • #741
    October 13 · 33 min

    UAE Rent Goes Monthly

    <p>The UAE rental market is embracing digital payments, giving tenants more flexibility and landlords greater control over their properties. Keyper recently raised $11 million in Series A funding and surpassed AED 100 million in active annual rents paid m

  • #740
    October 12 · 34 min

    Choose E-Invoicing Provider By October

    <p>What do businesses need to prepare, and could their existing accounting systems be ready? We discuss the new requirements and compliance steps with Sameer Ansari, Senior Client Accountant at Sovereign PPG.Choose E-Invoicing Provider By October</p>

  • #739
    October 9 · 41 min

    Should You Reveal Your Current Pay in Job Interviews?

    <p>Tim Elliott sits down with Mackenzie Jones Middle East Managing Director David Mackenzie to unpack the delicate art of salary negotiations. They explore whether job candidates in the UAE should disclose current compensation packages or push back agains

  • #738
    October 9 · 29 min

    UAE Restaurants Are Fighting for Attention. Who Gets Seen?

    <p>The UAE’s F&amp;B scene is entering another busy period. Global Food Week has just wrapped in Abu Dhabi, and the MICHELIN Guide has just unveiled its latest Dubai selection, with 122 restaurants now featured. We’re looking at what’s happening bey

  • #737
    October 9 · 28 min

    Gold Holds Above $4,100 Despite Yield Surge

    <p>Tim Elliott speaks with Monetary Metals Managing Director Jeff Rhodes as gold resiliently defends key support. Despite 10-year US Treasury yields reaching multi-decade highs, heavy ETF inflows and central bank purchasing underpin bullion. Plus, a look

  • #736
    October 8 · 30 min

    Why High Earners in the UAE Suffer from Financial Anxiety

    <p>Financial stress isn’t solely tied to earnings. Even high-income professionals across the UAE face persistent background money anxiety due to a lack of financial education and structured planning. Tim Elliott speaks with UAE-licensed Independent Fina

  • #735
    October 8 · 23 min

    Dubai Property Sales Fall 47%: What’s Driving the Shift

    <p>Dubai’s residential market recorded AED72.6 billion in sales in Q3, across around 34,000 transactions. But sales values were down 47% and transaction volumes fell 38% year on year. Off-plan properties still dominated, accounting for 72% of purchases.

  • #734
    October 8 · 25 min

    How Online Grocers Keep Prices Competitive

    <p>With UAE petrol prices increasing, transport and delivery costs are another factor businesses have to account for. For online grocery platforms, that raises a practical question: how do you manage sourcing, logistics and operations while keeping prices

  • #733
    October 7 · 20 min

    GCC Businesses Face $31m AI Breach Risk

    <p>AI use is surging across the GCC, but the legal framework around it is still developing. IBM’s 2026 data show the average Middle East data breach costs around $8 million, while 26% of malicious breaches are now AI-enabled. So when AI goes wrong, who

  • #732
    October 7 · 50 min

    Where Is UAE Real Estate Heading Next?

    <p>Tim Elliott sits down with Mario Volpi, Senior Manager at EVA Real Estate, to break down the pivotal developments shaping the UAE property sector. From major infrastructure projects and off-plan launches to shifting rental dynamics, they analyse key ma

  • #731
    October 6 · 17 min

    Who Will Actually Live in Dubai in 2035?

    <p>Tim Elliott interviews Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon to examine Dubai’s demographic shift. As population numbers surpass 4.8 million, they analyse why short-term speculative flipping is giving way to long-term residency, multi-generational fam

  • #730
    October 6 · 24 min

    Your Salary Arrived. Now What?

    <p>UAE workers are getting paid more reliably under the latest Wage Protection System changes, but for millions of frontline workers, getting paid is only the first step. Many are sending money home, supporting families and managing savings, transfers and

  • #729
    October 6 · 15 min

    The Dubai Restaurant That Closed Before It Even Opened

    <p>A restaurant launch put on hold, but a dream far from over. Aljon Fernandez, a Dubai-based Filipino chef, has been graining traction online after sharing the reality behind a restaurant he was supposed to open, as the current situation forced those pla

  • #728
    October 5 · 28 min

    How Technology Is Changing the Way Dubai Pays Rent

    <p>Dubai’s rental market is evolving as tenants face affordability pressures and landlords look for greater certainty. Takeem is using rental guarantees, property data and technology to address some of those risks. Today, Rakesh Mavath, Co-Founder &amp;

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