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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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  • #740
    Today · 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
    Friday · 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
    Friday · 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
    Friday · 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
    Thursday · 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
    Thursday · 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
    Thursday · 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
    Wednesday · 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
    Wednesday · 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
    Tuesday · 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
    Tuesday · 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
    Tuesday · 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;

  • #727
    October 5 · 19 min

    GCC’s Coastlines Get a Real-Time Monitoring Upgrade

    <p>The Gulf’s coastlines are facing growing pressure from development, industry and environmental risks. A new partnership between Ecocoast and Xylem is bringing real-time environmental monitoring technology to projects across the GCC, including ports,

  • #726
    October 5 · 28 min

    When Success Becomes a Trap: Why Leaders Need to Get Uncomfortable

    <p>Success can be the goal, but what happens when it becomes the comfort zone? For some business leaders, past achievements can make taking risks harder and create a sense of stagnation. Today, we look at why pushing beyond what feels comfortable could be

  • #725
    October 2 · 29 min

    AI in Architecture: Faster Projects or Better Design?

    <p>AI is entering the architecture and construction industries, changing how buildings are designed, planned and built. From automating routine work to helping architects explore new ideas and create more sustainable spaces, the technology is also raising

  • #724
    October 2 · 22 min

    Gold Defies Soaring US Treasury Yields to Hold at $4,200

    <p>Gold has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite US Treasury yields climbing to 5.25%. Monetary Metals' Jeff Rhodes analyses the volatile market dynamics with Tim Elliott. Safe-haven demand and persistent geopolitical instability continue to support

  • #722
    October 1 · 22 min

    Dubai’s Event Calendar Is Crowded. Which Events Are Worth It?

    <p>Dubai’s event calendar is packed with conferences, exhibitions and networking events, leaving businesses with more choices but also a bigger question: where is the real value? Julie Hanse, Business Developer for MENA at Le Book, joins us to discuss h

  • #721
    October 1 · 29 min

    Can Longevity Become the New ROI in Dubai Real Estate?

    <p>October 1 marks Longevity Day, and Dubai is putting healthy ageing and quality of life firmly on the agenda. The emirate’s new longevity strategy is expected to contribute more than Dh35 billion to the economy over the next decade. At the same time,

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