Morning Drive

Sustainability is moving to the core of the UAE’s industrial agenda, as companies are pushed to turn waste into value and localize production. At Make It in the Emirates 2026, this shift takes center stage. Tim Elliott joined by Abdallah Alhadidi, Executive Director at Evogreen, unpacking implications for manufacturers and economy.

Dubai is defying global economic trends by operating as "Dubai Inc.," a multi-trillion-dollar corporate entity rather than a traditional city. Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon describes the strategic "masterstroke" keeping the real estate market resilient. By integrating massive infrastructure projects like the Blue and Gold Metro lines with aggressive policy shifts, the city has created a predictable environment for growth amidst international volatility.

The post-ceasefire landscape has brought a complex set of challenges to Dubai’s independent food scene. Sylvana Sari, the owner of Bobi Bowl, highlights how the initial relief of regional stability has been met with a sharp downturn in footfall, particularly in industrial zones like the dry docks. With the rising cost of ingredients and the struggle for digital visibility, the path to recovery for these small businesses relies heavily on local community support and adaptive business strategies.

As automated digital threats become increasingly sophisticated, businesses in the UAE are facing a new era of AI-powered risk. Cybersecurity expert Stephen Marriott joins Tim Elliott to break down how self-learning algorithms are being used to scale phishing attempts and bypass traditional security protocols. This session explores the technical evolution of these "six prevalent threats" and the essential defensive strategies companies must adopt to safeguard their data in a hyper-connected market.

New data reveals a structural shift in the UAE property market as traditional holiday bookings decline while flexible monthly stays surge across 550+ units. Joining Tim Elliott is Luis Santos and Managing Director of First Class Property Management, who has released live booking data revealing this shift and is expanding through acquisition as the market recalibrates.

Tim Elliott sits down with Julie Hanse, Director of Partnerships at MassiveMusic, to analyse how sound reflects and influences public sentiment during global crises. From the psychological comfort of familiar playlists to the rhythmic return of city noises like the Metro and delivery notifications, discover how audio shapes our sense of normalcy during recovery.

As the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2026 identifies a new era of "base-hopping" lifestyles, Youssef Mouallem, Chief Business Officer at Vista, joins Tim Elliott to discuss how the global elite are rewriting the rules of residency.With the rise of the "90-day resident," wealth is no longer tied to a single home, but structured across continents through private aviation and frictionless, managed living.Mouallem explores why the world’s ultra-wealthy are treating countries like investment portfolios and what this shift means for global property hubs like Dubai.

Tim Elliott sits down with David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones Middle East, to reveal what really works on LinkedIn. From hidden networking tactics to costly mistakes professionals keep making, this candid conversation uncovers how to stand out, build influence, and access opportunities across the Middle East’s competitive job market today.

On Mira Business FM’s Morning Drive, independent financial consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott to discuss critical new relief measures from local banks. Amidst rising cost pressures, they explore interest-free loans and payment deferrals designed to assist residents struggling with repayments and salary-related difficulties during these extraordinary times.

Keith Weiner, CEO of Monetary Metals, joins gold expert Jeff Rhodes and Tim Elliott to discuss the 2008 credit collapse and the subsequent birth of a new gold-standard model. Weiner explores how artificial credit expansion triggered the global financial crisis, leading to the development of unique gold-leasing solutions.