Morning Drive

Zana Jablan Musa, Operations Director at Sovereign PPG, tells Tim Elliott that the UAE is becoming a global virtual asset powerhouse. As the market matures, regulatory focus is shifting from simple licensing to sophisticated operational oversight and governance. Businesses must now prioritise intentional compliance to attract institutional investors.

Precious metals expert Jeff Rhodes, Managing Director at Monetary Metals, explains why the political landscape makes a compelling case for bullion. In this interview with Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM, Rhodes highlights gold as the absolute store of value, particularly as global economic shifts favour hard assets.

Sahim Salim, Editor-UAE at Khaleej Times, joins Tim Elliott to analyse how modern newsrooms operate during global conflict. This episode explores the vital prioritisation of accuracy over speed, the management of crisis communications, and why maintaining public trust is essential when navigating the rapid spread of misinformation.

Independent financial consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to expose the silent killers of personal wealth. From ‘zombie’ gym memberships to the psychological tricks behind easy returns, discover how to identify hidden wastage and reclaim your hard-earned cash. Stop the financial leak today with these essential expert insights.

Dubai’s property market demonstrates remarkable resilience as transaction volumes soar despite heightening global geopolitical tensions. Ali Siddiqui of Cavendish Maxwell joins Tim Elliott to analyse how world-class infrastructure and a safe-haven status continue to attract international capital. 

Oxford Economics explores the UAE’s resilient economic framework and its capacity to manage shifting demographic trends. Azad Zangana, Head of GCC Macroeconomic Analysis at Oxford Economics, joins Tim Elliott to discuss how proactive policy-making and digital transformation can safeguard growth, ensuring the labour market remains a robust engine for long-term prosperity and innovation.

David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones Middle East, joins Tim Elliott to scrutinise the shifting power balance in Middle East recruitment. As candidate behaviours undergo a radical transformation, this episode analyses the critical need for brand authenticity and the evolving strategies required to secure top-tier talent in an increasingly competitive market.

Tim Elliott analyses the property landscape with real estate expert Mario Volpi. They scrutinise shifting rental trends, mortgage promises, and how the market is successfully absorbing short-term disruptions.

Hassan Halawy, Group CEO of Elite Agro Holding, joins Tim Elliott to discuss the strategic imperative of food security. Amidst global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions, Halawy reveals how scaling massive international footprints and advanced agricultural engineering ensures the UAE remains resilient against shocks, moving far beyond traditional local farming.

Al Gharbia Pipe Company CEO Noritsugu Mifune joins Tim Elliott to discuss the firm’s strategic expansion into the green hydrogen and CO2 transport sectors. Mifune outlines how the Industry 4.0 leader is utilizing advanced AI to revolutionize quality control while supporting the UAE’s 'Operation 300bn' industrial strategy.