Morning Drive

 Join Tim Elliott and Cavendish Maxwell Research Manager Ali Siddiqui as they unpack fresh data showing completed residential property sales hitting stellar volumes. They discuss why cautious investors are prioritizing tangible assets, rental yields, and tier-one developers over speculative off-plan launches in a shifting market.  Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

 As regional uncertainty persists, how are Middle East boardrooms shaping hiring strategies? Tim Elliott sits down with David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones Middle East, to unpack shifting job numbers, rising RPO demand, liquidity trends, and what corporate leaders can expect from the employment market next year.     Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Dubai’s Burj2Burj half-marathon returns on 24 January 2027, with a route taking runners past some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, from Burj Khalifa to Burj Al Arab. Participation has grown from 4,000 runners to more than 16,000 in 2026, reflecting the growing popularity of mass-participation sports in the UAE. We speak to Warrick Mac Nicol, Founder of Burj2Burj, about building the event, the business of sports tourism and running’s growing role in Dubai’s economy.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

 Tim Elliott sits down with Monetary Metals Managing Director Jeff Rhodes to analyse surging US inflation, soaring treasury yields, and shifting bullion markets. They also discuss why Singapore's new central bank vaulting initiative and a changing geopolitical landscape are redefining gold and silver strategies for investors worldwide.   Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

In this episode of the Morning Drive on Business FM, independent financial consultant James Thomas joins us to unpack the fascinating psychology behind financial behavior and mental accounting. From the traps of "buy now, pay later" and the irony of luxury purchases, to why our brains treat identical amounts of money differently, we explore how cognitive biases affect our wealth-building decisions.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

UAE businesses are entering a pivotal year for tax compliance in 2027—marked by the rollout of mandatory e-invoicing, heightened corporate tax scrutiny from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), and the broader impact of the 15% global minimum tax.In this discussion, Sandeep Kumar and Sameep S. Uchil, Senior Managing Directors at FTI Consulting, break down what these regulatory shifts mean on the ground—from Phase 1 e-invoicing go-live requirements and data readiness to cross-border structuring, M&A tax strategy, and practical priorities for SMEs and family businesses.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Join Tim Elliott on Morning Drive on Mira Business FM as he sits down with energy strategist and author Elika (The Energy Audit: Energy Is Your Most Valuable Currency). With new research showing that while 85% of UAE workers are using AI, 67% worry about losing their jobs and only 25% feel fulfilled at work, this episode explores the critical gap between tech adoption and human sustainability. Discover how high performers leak energy, why workplace anxiety drains the bottom line, and how leaders can shift from a productivity-first model to human-first re-energizing.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Tim Elliott sits down with Nick Pilbeam, Chief Commercial Officer at Cheval Collection, following the landmark announcement of Cheval South Bay in Dubai South.Discover how the hospitality group is scaling its regional footprint across the UAE and wider GCC, balancing short-stay yields with long-term residential living amidst market volatility, and preparing for the next major wave of urban growth centered around Dubai's evolving aviation and exhibition hubs.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

On this episode of Morning Drive on Mira Business FM, host Tim Elliott sits down with Mario Volpi, Senior Manager at EVA Real Estate, to break down the latest developments shaping Dubai's property sector:Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Joining us is Christopher Long, Head of Intelligence Compliance at Neptune P2P Group, to assess the latest developments and what lies ahead for global shipping.Powered by Podeo — Listen to this episode