Morning Drive

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 to forecasting and corporate strategy. But as companies attempt to adopt it, the big question is whether finance teams are ready to hand more responsibility to machines. Joining Tim Elliott is Zaid Aboobaker, Founder and CEO, CompassPoint Consulting, to unpack what the rise of agentic AI means for the future of corporate finance.

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—explaining why precious metals remain the ultimate barometer of market risk.

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 Casa, and Jacob & Co—this development offers a serene, staycation-style alternative to the bustling gaming hubs.

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), Mark Ring, Group Exhibition Director of Middle East Energy, breaks down the biggest forces reshaping the regional energy market. From massive solar investments and grid modernization to Dubai’s role as a global power hub, we explore where the capital is flowing and what the next 50 years of energy transition will demand.

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.

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 increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals. Joining Tim Elliott is Zakeer Zubair, Director of Solutions Engineering for the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa at F5, to look at the cyber threats schools need to prepare for now.

The latest escalation between the US and Iran is once again rattling global markets, pushing geopolitical risk, oil prices and inflation back into focus. So, what does this mean for your investments, and where could the opportunities and dangers lie? Joining Tim Elliott is Dr Ryan Lemand, Founder and CEO of Neovision Wealth Management, to provide expert analysis.

Gold expert Jeff Rhodes returns to Mira Business FM alongside Tim Elliott to analyse the metal's latest surge. After months of range-bound trading, gold has surpassed major milestones. Rhodes unpacks shifting central bank reserves, global treasury sell-offs, and what this explosive momentum signals for precious metals markets.

Dubai's job market was one of the strongest in the post-pandemic period, with employers continuing to hire despite months of regional uncertainty. But after this week's latest escalation, is the outlook beginning to change? Are companies becoming more cautious, and what does this mean for job seekers? Joining us is Zachary Beckett, Talent Partner at Professional Pyramid, to look at what is happening on the ground and where the opportunities are now.

Following summer holidays and looming expenses, Tim Elliott chats with UAE-licensed independent financial consultant James Thomas to discuss recovering from seasonal spending. They examine breaking the cycle of holiday debt, accepting personal responsibility, and establishing a balanced strategy to reassess financial goals for the remainder of the year.