Morning Drive

Anil Abraham, CEO of APT Global Marine and Offshore, joins Tim Elliott to discuss how start-ups can successfully expand beyond borders. He shares insights on shifting from a five-person start-up to a 2,000-strong global workforce, emphasising the importance of strategy, confidence, and understanding international geopolitics

Join Tim Elliott and Ajay Menon, CEO of Luxe Vista, as they scrutinise the rapidly evolving property sector. This episode explores capital appreciation, the surging demand for branded residences, and why townhouses are becoming a prioritised investment. Gain expert insight into market transparency and the future of luxury living in the Emirates.

Tim Elliott discusses the evolving landscape of creative education with Jan Horn, General Manager of SAE University College Dubai. They explore how students can prepare for the future workplace by developing essential soft skills like resilience and creative problem-solving, alongside the integration of AI in learning

Tim Elliott discusses the future of hiring with Dr Ali Raza, founder of UAE-built platform byteSpark.ai. They explore how AI-driven, merit-based systems are modernising the public sector and overcoming traditional recruitment biases. Discover how technology is now matching the right talent with the perfect opportunity.

Tim Elliott is joined by X Motors General Manager Jacek Ziomek to discuss the evolving automotive landscape. This episode explores BMW’s ambitious Neue Klasse, the upcoming Ford Mustang Dark Horse, and Ferrari’s anticipated entry into the electric vehicle market. They also analyse the rumours surrounding Tesla's Robotaxi trials within the United Arab Emirates.

Tim Elliott sits down with the Partner Marketing Director at Dell Technologies to reveal why consistency is the ultimate competitive advantage. Discover how the world’s most successful organisations use colour and strategic authenticity to dominate global markets and build unshakable consumer trust.

Tim Elliott welcomes Jeff Rhodes of Goldstrom Advisory to explore the discipline required for successful market forecasting. Rhodes shares his essential routine of Friday self-analysis, reflecting on his market accuracy and the lessons learnt from previous trading decisions. The pair also discuss why properly recharging is vital for professional performance.

Tim Elliott interviews Hanny Alshazly, Managing Director for PMI MENA, at the Dubai International Project Management Forum. They discuss maximising project success through rising global standards. Alshazly identifies a critical project talent gap, noting the region requires 600,000 additional professionals by 2035 to meet demand.

Zacky Sajjad from Cavendish Maxwell joins Tim Elliott to discuss Dubai’s retail market surpassing one billion dirhams in quarterly sales. They explore how population growth, maturing market sentiment, and international investor confidence are driving record-breaking transactions and a significant rise in off-plan retail activity across the city.

The COO of MyGatePass Yahya Kabbara joins Tim Elliott to discuss revolutionising community access across the Emirates. They explore how his platform digitises the tedious manual security process to improve efficiency, enhance data privacy, and provide real-time analytics for facility managers, creating a seamless experience for residents and visitors alike.