Morning Drive

Allegiance Real Estate VP Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to reveal the factors influencing rent in Dubai and how to negotiate your contract like an insider. Find out if you're overpaying! We also cover the huge market shift driven by mid-income end-users and the Etihad Rail network's impact on property values. Essential viewing for every Dubai resident.

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Muzammil Shaikh joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss major UAE personal finance updates. They dive into sweeping credit score reforms from the Etihad Credit Bureau, designed to give residents more control and a clearer view of how their credit behavior shapes opportunity

Live from the Dubai Airshow, LODD Autonomous CEO Rashid Al-Manai discusses the company's autonomous cargo aircraft, HILI. Engineered in the UAE, HILI can carry 250kg over 700km. It is designed to solve "middle mile" logistics inefficiencies by flying directly between regional and distribution warehouses without needing complex airport infrastructure. Al-Manai shares the excitement of the first test flight, major partnerships with Emirates, Etihad Cargo, and Aramex, and the UAE's push to lead next gen logistics.

#DubaiAirshow, #AutonomousCargo, #LogisticsTech, #UAEInnovation, #HILI, #LODDAutonomous, #AirCargo

Bien-Etre founder Aly Rahimtoola joins Tim Elliott to discuss democratizing longevity. Learn how his UK-based consumer health tech uses DNA biomarkers and lifestyle AI data to move beyond "one size fits all" averages and deliver personalized, preventative solutions for living a healthier, longer life.

#Longevity, #HealthTech, #BienEtre, #PersonalizedWellness, #AIinHealth, #DNAtesting

Chef Nouel Catis of Sna'ap DXB tells Tim Elliott on The Morning Drive the intentional strategy behind the viral 'Dubai Chocolate'. He unveils the new 'Abu Dhabi Chocolate,' a premium bar with 24K gold leaf and complex, local flavors crafted over a year to celebrate Emirati culture and be copycat proof.

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In this essential business discussion, Tim Elliott speaks with Raymond Kisswany, Partner and Head of the Digital Assets and Startups practices at Davidson & Co Law Firm. They provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal structures and compliance requirements for startups operating within the UAE's evolving regulatory framework. Key topics include best practices for licensing, mitigating common legal risks, and strategic positioning for digital asset ventures.

Deputy CEO of 9Yards Communications joins Tim Elliott to reveal the disruption coming to streaming. With a $100M investment, 9Yards is pioneering local, 90-second micro-dramas in MENA. Learn how consumer demand for "quick entertainment fixes" is fueling this trend and why it will change how the UAE consumes content.

Tim Elliott on The Morning Drive chats with Safe Driving and Road Safety Expert Dr. Mustafa Aldah about his engineering journey, the RTA's new AI-powered smart monitoring center in Dubai, and Dr. Aldah's latest e-book and course to improve driver behaviour.

Luxe Vista CEO Ajay Menon joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM's 'Morning Drive' to answer the big question about Dubai's real estate market: is Al Jaddaf a good investment? Discover why he calls it the "best of both worlds," strategically located just 10 minutes from wealthy hubs like Downtown and DIFC.

Tim Elliott of The Morning Drive sits down with Dawn Kubicek, Founder of Leaders in Digital and the Middle East's first female SEO consultant. They discuss pioneering SEO and Google Ads since 2001, the evolution of digital and data-driven marketing, the impact of AI on content creation, and the growth of women's entrepreneurship in the region.