Morning Drive

Tim Elliott and Dr. David Tully (Head of Media at Middlesex University Dubai) analyse the massive Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition bids from Paramount, Comcast, & Netflix. They discuss the fate of valuable IP like HBO & DC Comics, the conflict between "show and business" (creatives vs. "bean counters"), and the industry's "collapsing" old model amid streaming and subscriber fatigue.

#WarnerBrosDiscovery, #WBD, #MediaMerge, #StreamingWars, #Hollywood, #DCComics, #HarryPotter, #Batman

Anna Skigin, CEO of Frank Porter, joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss why Dubai's short-term rental market remains highly profitable, offering investors greater returns and flexibility compared to long-term leases. She details the market's cyclical nature, the regulated environment by DET, and Frank Porter's end-to-end property management services.

#DubaiRealEstate,#AirbnbDubai,#ShortTermRentals,#Investment

Jeff Rhodes, CEO of Goldstrom Advisory, joins Tim Elliott on the Morning Drive to analyze the precious metals market. They cover the gold price's recent correction, the market consolidation, and Jeff's $60 silver forecast, which he deems the "best of everything" in the precious metals space. Jeff also reacts to the "stunning development" of an Abu Dhabi fund comparing Bitcoin directly to gold for portfolio diversification. Plus, hear his travel discovery about the surprising love for gold in Jordan.

X Motors Manager Jiacek Ziomek joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM's The Morning Drive to discuss the pure-bred, track-only Ferrari 296 Challenge. They also debate the performance and philosophy behind new electric hyper-SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne EV, with Ziomek sharing his views on the rise of EVs versus the heritage of classic sports car brands. The conversation covers the history of racing colors, high-performance car design, and Ziomek's direct opinion on F1's Lando Norris.

DSF Al Rigga Night Market organizers Marvin Suavengco and Frel Jimenez join Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss the F&B and retail ecosystem supporting over 100 micro-enterprises. They share their unconventional journey, explain their 'no-repeated product' policy, and detail how the market provides a low-capital entry point for new businesses in Dubai.

#DSFAlRigga, #DubaiNightMarket, #SmallBusinessLaunchpad, #Entrepreneurship

James Thomas joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss personal finance and the vital connection between competitive sports and professional life. They explore how the mindset, discipline, and endurance Thomas gained from his rigorous Ironman training directly translate into success in managing complex financial matters and achieving long-term personal wealth.

#UAEFinance, #CompoundInterestBan, #PersonalFinanceDXB, #JamesThomas, #MiraBusinessFM, #BankingLaw

Group Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones, David Mackenzie, joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to break down the current landscape of Human Resources and executive recruitment across the GCC. He discusses the focus on senior appointments and the broader Mackenzie Jones group, which includes specialized ventures like Mums at Work, Simply Digital, and ThinkTech.

#DavidMcKenzie, #McKenzieJones, #HRTrends, #GCCRecruitment

RAK Chamber Director of Operations Mohamed Bahgat joins Tim Elliott to discuss the launch of the Emirate's first Night Market. This strategic initiative is designed to be a major new cultural and commerce hub, supporting local SMEs, celebrating Emirati heritage, and diversifying tourism with a unique, family-friendly "edutainment" space.

#RAKNightMarket, #RasAlKhaimah, #RAKChamber, #FirstNightMarket, #UAE, #VisitRAK

Filipina entrepreneur Lourds Adalia-Evertse went from COO to launching her restaurant business during the pandemic. She shares her story of incredible resilience, scaling Spice Grill UAE to 3 branches, employing 45 displaced Filipinos, and winning a prestigious international award. Learn her mindset on business, leadership, and turning a crisis into a major commercial success.

#SpiceGrillUAE, #LourdsAdaliaEvertse, #MiraBusinessFM, #TimElliott, #DubaiBusiness

Cavendish Maxwell Director Ronan Arthur joins Tim Elliott to discuss the latest Dubai real estate insights. They cover why off-plan sales dominate (3 of 4 transactions), the role of overseas investors and market transparency, the ready-property inventory shortage, the influence of the RERA rental index on growth, and a bullish outlook on Dubai's future as a long-term home.

#DubaiRealEstate, #OffPlan, #PropertyInvestment, #CavendishMaxwell, #RonanArthur