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  • Morning Drive | Dubai's Fitness Economy: Health & Performance for High-Achievers | Mira Business FM

    Coach Kas Salihu joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to explore the UAE's booming fitness economy and his holistic performance model. Salihu, a Dubai-based health and performance coach, discusses how he helps high-performing executives and elite athletes integrate training, nutrition, mindset, and recovery for sustained success. Learn how to excel in your career without burning out your body.

    #KasSalihu, #PerformanceCoach, #MiraBusinessFM, #TimElliott, #DubaiFitness, #UAEFitnessEconomy, #ExecutiveHealth

    30 min
  • Morning Drive | Nationality & Salary: Pay Gap for Different Nationalities | Mira Business FM

    David Mackenzie of Mackenzie Jones Dubai and Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM tackle a sensitive issue: Are certain nationalities consistently paid less for the same job in the Middle East? They discuss the reality of pay disparity between different nationalities and provide professional HR advice on how employees can navigate these complex salary and compensation challenges in the regional job market.

    #NationalityPayGap, #SalaryDisparity, #HRAdvice, #Recruitment, #MiddleEastCareers, #Dubai, #MackenzieJones, #MiraBusinessFM

    38 min
  • Morning Drive | Big 5 Global: Construction Megatrends | Mira Business FM

    Tim Elliott interviews Josine Heijmans, SVP-Construction at dmg events, on the 46th Big 5 Global in Dubai, the Middle East's largest construction event. They discuss market drivers like urbanization and population growth, key challenges, and the vital role of sustainable solutions and digital construction (AI, BIM, robotics) in shaping the future of the MEASA region.

    #Big5Global, #Construction, #Megatrends, #DigitalConstruction, #Sustainability

    17 min
  • Morning Drive | The Future of Coffee | Mira Business FM

    An insightful interview with David Gubbin, President of SAGE Appliances, on the future of home coffee and kitchen innovation. Gubbin shares SAGE's strategy for blending performance and design, discussing how they empower consumers to achieve professional-grade results at home. Hosted by Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM. Tune in for the inside scoop on premium kitchen tech!

    22 min
  • Morning Drive | Will Rent Increase Once Disneyland Opens? Expert Explains | Mira Business FM

    Allegiance VP Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to discuss the influx of global wealth and major developments impacting the property market, including the fear of rising rents. Volpi answers listener questions on securing your housing, understanding Dubai's price cap rules, and how to successfully move from being a renter to a homeowner.

    #RentHike, #DubaiRealEstate, #TenantLife, #MarioVolpi, #Investment, #PricedOut, #UAEProperty, #MiraBusinessFM

    49 min
  • Morning Drive | Bonds vs. Stocks: CEO's Advice for Diversifying Your Cash | Mira Business FM

    CBonds CEO Sergey Lyalin joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to demystify bonds and Sharia-compliant Sukuk. They discuss bringing transparency to the Over-The-Counter (OTC) bond market , the role of AI in data aggregation, and analyse the surging bond markets in the Middle East and MENA region. Essential listening for investors and financial professionals exploring the global debt market.

    #Bonds, #Sukuk, #CBonds, #SergeyLyalin, #TimElliott, #FinancialMarkets, #MENAFinance, #Dubai, #Investment, #DebtMarket, #AIinFinance, #MirrorBusinessFM

    23 min
  • Morning Drive | From Farm to CEO: Chef Sperxos' Greek Food Empire | Mira Business FM

    Culinary Ambassador Chef Sperxos joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss his journey from a Greek farm to CEO of the Efzin Group. Learn how his roots shaped his philosophy on seasonal, sustainable cooking, modernizing Greek cuisine in the UAE, and his focus on creating "experience" and building an honest team.

    Hashtags #ChefSperxos, #MiraBusinessFM, #GreekCuisine, #Gastronomy, #DubaiFood, #Entrepreneur, #BusinessOfFood, #SeasonalCooking, #UAEGoldenVisa, #EfzinGroup

    56 min
  • Morning Drive | Dubai's Highest Rental Yields: From DIFC to Downtown | Mira Business FM

    Luxe Vista UAE CEO Ajay Menon breaks down Dubai's commercial office market, comparing Grade A (DIFC, Downtown) to Grade B and C spaces, detailing tenant profiles, facilities, technology, and record rents. He explains the requirements and high standards (e.g., LEED certification, smart systems) of Grade A offices and discusses the affordability of Grade B and C for mid-market and startup businesses. Menon also makes the case for why commercial property offers significantly higher net rental yields than residential units in the UAE.

    #DubaiRealEstate, #CommercialProperty, #GradeAOffice, #DIFC, #BusinessBay, #RealEstateInvestment, #AjayMenon, #LuxeVista, #UAEBusiness, #MiraBusinessFM

    20 min
  • Morning Drive | Cooling the City: The Urban Lab in Dubai Expo City | Mira Business FM

    Amy Hochadel, VP of The Urban Lab at Expo City Dubai, tells Tim Elliott exactly how they're using this 'real-world test bed' to tackle the biggest urban challenges—from cooling solutions to smart mobility—and why their unique collaboration model is setting a new global benchmark for sustainable cities.

    #DubaiFuture, #UrbanLabSecrets, #SmartCityRevolution, #CoolingDubai, #FutureofLiving, #SustainabilityNow, #ExpoCityInnovation, #MiraBusinessFM #DubaiExpoCity

    28 min

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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…