Morning Drive

Tim Elliott sits down with Mario Volpi, Senior Manager at Eva Real Estate, to unpack the latest developments shaping the UAE property market. From major launches and market-moving headlines to rental trends and investor sentiment, they separate fact from hype and answer listeners' questions with practical insights and expert analysis.

Dubai’s off-plan property sector continues to thrive, offering exciting new opportunities for global investors. Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon joins Tim Elliott to explore how Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are shaping the market, revealing how these strategic deposits grant savvy buyers early access to prime developments and help top developers successfully gauge high-demand trends for upco...

Tim Elliott sits down with Justin Harper, Editor of Arabian Business and CEO Middle East. Harper tackles recent sensationalised UK media headlines mischaracterising Dubai, exposing misleading imagery and sloppy, out-of-touch journalism while offering a candid defense of the region’s actual business and cultural climate.

International market volatility and rising living costs are triggering a major shift in retirement planning. Speaking on Mira Business FM, Michele Carby, Founder of The Michele Carby Practice, joins Tim Elliott to analyse critical pension blind spots. Carby challenges the dangerous misconception that home country provisions remain sufficient for modern expatriates.

As global tensions reshape traditional shipping routes, the Emirate of Fujairah has rapidly transformed from a regional port into an essential linchpin for international energy security. In this episode of Morning Drive , Tim Elliott sits down with Frank Kane, Editor-at-Large at Arabian Gulf Business Insights. Together, they analyse what this strategic realignment means for volatile oil markets, m...

Tatiana Vishnevskaya, founder of MME Media, discusses corporate growth and market dynamics with Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM. The broadcaster analysed strategic frameworks for scaling media enterprise pipelines, translating structural commercial complexities into clear metrics, and mitigating operational risks within regional international markets.

Precious metals markets face a dramatic turnaround as soaring US consumer and producer prices amplify global inflationary pressures, making Federal Reserve interest rate hikes virtually inevitable. Meanwhile, changing geopolitical dynamics spark an overnight rally in gold, shifting market momentum away from falling trends earlier in the week. Jeff Rhodes of Monetary Metals speaks to Tim Elliott to...

As Ebola cases rise in the DRC, global health authorities face renewed pressure to strengthen outbreak surveillance. In this episode, Aspen Medical’s Sean Costello joins Tim Elliott to analyse the realities of frontline response, managing high-risk regional crises, and the critical clinical strategies needed to secure true healthcare preparedness.

The global financial narrative has long warned individuals that they are not saving enough for retirement. However, counterintuitive new research highlights a major structural blind spot for millions of affluent retirees: the real psychological risk is actually under-spending. Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott to analyse how decades of deep-rooted saving habits leave...

Gallery powerhouse Jean-David Malat joins Tim Elliott to analyse why the world’s wealthiest collectors are abandoning traditional capitals for Dubai. Discover the commercial strategy behind establishing a permanent UAE footprint and how local initiatives are redefining modern high-value art investment.

Tim Elliott sits down with recruitment expert David Mackenzie from Mackenzie Jones Middle East to translate confusing human resources speak. They discuss what is really behind glossy phrases like ‘right sizing’ and ‘circling back’ to improve workplace efficiency.

Tim Elliott catches up with Mario Volpi, Senior Manager of Eva Real Estate, for a fast-moving look at the UAE property market’s biggest talking points. From headline-making new launches and developer activity to the latest real estate news shaping Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the pair break down what buyers, investors and tenants should be watching right now.

More than 100 days into the conflict, concerns are growing over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. Joining Tim Elliott is Christopher Long, Head of Intelligence & Compliance at Neptune P2P Group, to discuss the risks facing commercial shipping, stranded sailors, and what the latest tensions mean for the Gulf.

From conflict coverage and misinformation to Dubai’s image on the international stage, the pressure on newsrooms has never been greater. Joining Tim Elliott is Mark Thompson, Editor-in-Chief of Gulf News, for a conversation on the future of journalism, the battle for credibility, and how the region is being viewed globally during a volatile news cycle.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, corporate sponsors are completely rewriting their PR playbooks. Tim Elliott discusses shifting marketing strategies with Pete Jacob, MD of Current Global MENAT, exploring why global brands are prioritising decentralised fan-led content and online culture over multi-million-pound athlete endorsements.

Dubai is accelerating its push into agentic AI, with the UAE aiming to shift 50 percent of government services to autonomous AI within two years. But are businesses ready for AI that can think, act and make decisions? Tim Elliott speaks to Mounir Hijazi, CEO GCC at TP, about what companies must fix now before AI exposes the cracks.

Luxe Vista properties CEO Ajay Menon talks to Tim Elliott about why international capital continues to favour Dubai real estate. Menon analyses true market drivers, explains off-plan yield realities, and warns unsuspecting buyers against manufactured "distress deals" peddled by rogue property brokers.

Middle East brands are being warned over the rampant use of unlicensed music in social media campaigns. In this episode, MassiveMusic MENA Managing Director Pierre Carnet joins Tim Elliott to unpack the critical legal differences between personal and commercial licensing, while exploring why local artists are missing out on vital royalties.

Italian luxury trade is experiencing unprecedented growth in the Gulf region, driven by record-breaking lifestyle and jewelry exports to the UAE. Italian Trade Commissioner Valerio Soldani joins Tim Elliott to analyse how authentic craftsmanship, omnichannel marketing strategies, and robust intellectual property protection are cementing Dubai’s status as the ultimate gateway for regional expansion...

PRHub.ae’s PR Manager Kathrine Hamdan joins Tim Elliott to analyse a new industry report. They discuss how geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and the rapid rise of AI are forcing an incredible 72 per cent of regional brands to completely overhaul their communication strategies and crisis management.

A major global survey by ACCA highlights a profound shift in the Middle East finance profession. Kush Ahuja, Head of Middle East and Eurasia at ACCA, tells Tim Elliott that young professionals, particularly Generation Z, are prioritising corporate values, social impact, and ESG integration over salaries, forcing regional employers to adapt or risk losing top-tier talent.

Tim Elliott sits down with Monetary Metals' gold expert Jeff Rhodes to dissect the current inertia gripping the bullion market. As geopolitical tensions persist, find out why gold remains heavily dependent on energy prices and shifting US interest rate expectations.

Fuel prices are climbing, health alerts are back in the headlines, and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are raising fresh concerns for airlines and global tourism. So how resilient is the travel industry heading into the second half of the year? Tim Elliott is joined by global tourism strategist Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, for a closer look at the...

Abu Dhabi’s rent freeze policy continues to shape conversations across the property market, with landlords and tenants both adjusting to the changing landscape. As attention turns to renewals and new lease agreements, joining Tim Elliott is joined by Ben Crompton, Managing Partner at Crompton Partners, to break down what the policy means for the market moving forward.

Tim Elliott discusses how households can navigate financial pressure without sacrificing long-term stability. Joining him is independent financial consultant James Thomas, offering practical advice on when to spend, when to save and how to make smarter financial decisions during uncertain economic times, rising living costs and shifting consumer confidence.