Morning Drive

Join Inzamam Rashid and Zaynah Onye, Managing Consultant at Robert Walters, for a deep dive into the UAE job market's hiring paradox. While job creation is climbing, companies are struggling to secure top talent

Mira Business FM's Tim Elliott sits down with Mario Volpe, Senior VP of Allegiance Real Estate, for a deep dive into the sector's current dynamics. Hear directly from Mario on how the real estate side of the hospitality industry is performing, where investors are looking next, and the critical trends driving the market right now. This is a must-watch for anyone involved in property, development, or hotel investment.

We are joined by our returning expert guest, Jeff Rhodes, CEO of Goldstrom Advisory, to dive into the massive, ongoing surge in the gold market. Gold has been hitting historic all-time highs, recently pushing past the $4,381 per ounce mark! Jeff breaks down why this bull run is different, detailing how major central banks have become key players in a significant dollar diversification effort that's propelling prices. We also analyze the recent volatility, including the selling pressure that followed the record high, and look at the strong return of ETF inflows, signaling renewed institutional interest. If you're invested in precious metals or looking for safe-haven assets, this is a must-watch!

Join us for an insightful episode of The Morning Drive featuring our distinguished guest, Jiacek Ziomek, Manager of X Motors! Jiacek shares his incredible journey in the automotive industry, tracing his roots from Poland and his early days working with iconic Italian brands like Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. We dive deep into essential topics, including the significance of World Environmental Health Day and a fascinating discussion on his approach to risk management in both business and life. Don't miss this conversation on passion, cars, and making strategic moves!

This week, host Tim Elliott is joined by special guest Jeff Rhodes, CEO of Goldstrom Advisory, to dissect the recent volatility and record-setting performance of the gold market. Gold has been experiencing its most stable bull run in years, but this past week brought significant movement. Jeff breaks down the shallow pullbacks seen recently and the major rally on Monday which pushed the precious metal to a new all-time high of $4,381.

Presenter Tim Elliott is joined by Independent Financial Consultant, James Thomas. The main topic is a major legal decision affecting personal finance in the region: the UAE Supreme Court ruling that officially bans compound interest on bank loans. James Thomas breaks down the core difference between simple and compound interest and what this landmark ruling means for existing borrowers and future loans in the Emirates. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how interest works to ensure it works in your favor. Tune in for essential insights and a clear explanation of this crucial financial news.

Welcome back to The Morning Drive! We are joined by Muzammil Shaikh the technology consultant, to discuss a major event that shook the digital world: the Amazon Cloud Service outage on Monday. This disruption impacted a vast array of popular apps, websites, banks, gaming platforms, and entertainment services. Muzammil breaks down what actually happened and what the technical cause was. More importantly, we dive into the critical topic of business continuity and why companies must have redundancy plans for their most important systems. We also explore the challenge of proving and quantifying damages to a provider like Amazon, and what the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) truly cover. This is a must-watch for any business owner operating in the cloud!

We are joined by Nour Abdelaal, the Managing Director of Space Live Productions. Nour is on the show to discuss the evolving landscape and future of live streaming. In this interview, Tim Elliott talks to Nour Abdelaal who shares his impressive journey, starting with his background in filmmaking and digital production and storytelling at the American University of Dubai's Mohammed bin Rashid School of Communication, where he gained experience in cinematography, directing, and producing. We explore how Space Live Productions handles every aspect of an event, from pre-production to post-event promotion, offering a comprehensive, full-service approach that can take a show from "0 to 100". This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the media industry and the power of live content!

We are joined by Justine Dampt, the co-founder of the UAE-born wellness startup Shake Your Plants (SYP). Justine's company is on a mission to redefine daily hydration by putting wellness back into the water you drink every single day. In this conversation, we dive into the concept behind Shake Your Plants—a simple sachet in a powder format —and how this innovative, plant-based product is changing the way people think about getting the hydration they need. Justine discusses the entrepreneurial journey of launching a wellness brand in the UAE and the growing global demand for clean, simple, and effective health innovations.

We're joined by Mario Volpi, the Senior VP of investment advisory at Allegiance Real Estate. Our Presenter Tim Elliott interviews Mario Volpi who is one of the most recognized and influential voices in the UAE property market, known for his regular column in a national newspaper and his highly popular Dubai Property Podcast. In this segment, we discuss the current state and future forecasts for the Dubai real estate market, covering everything an investor or homeowner needs to know about navigating this dynamic landscape.