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Morning Drive

Morning Drive

By: Mira Business FM
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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 business news, expert analysis, and in-depth interviews with thought leaders and market specialists.

From financial markets and economic trends to entrepreneurship, technology, property, and leadership, the show explores the stories shaping today’s business landscape, equipping listeners across the UAE and beyond with practical insights that matter.

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Episodes
  • How UAE Interest Rate Increases Affect Mortgages, Loans and Savings

    How UAE Interest Rate Increases Affect Mortgages, Loans and Savings
    Sep 24 2026

    In this segment of The Morning Drive on Mira Business FM, James Thomas breaks down the recent interest rate rise and its direct financial impact on UAE residents. Following the US Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point increase, the Central Bank of the UAE raised its base rate from 3.65% to 3.90%.
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    27 mins
  • The Hiring Crisis: What’s Broken in Modern Recruitment?

    The Hiring Crisis: What’s Broken in Modern Recruitment?
    Sep 24 2026

    In this episode, David MacKenzie and Tim Elliott take a deep dive into the current state of hiring. From the rise of AI-driven resume screening and ghosting to the shifting power dynamics between employers and job seekers, they explore why the recruitment process feels more fragmented than ever — and what both companies and candidates can do to navigate it.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 64% of UAE SMEs Still Run on Excel. Is Your POS Being Wasted?

    64% of UAE SMEs Still Run on Excel. Is Your POS Being Wasted?
    Sep 23 2026

    A new Fortis survey of more than 130 UAE merchants reveals a surprising digital gap: 64% of SMEs still run core operations on Excel, even as businesses invest heavily in digital transformation. Many already have a powerful tool sitting at the checkout: their POS system. But are they actually using it to run the business? Joining us is Ahmed Sameh, CMO at Fortis, to look at why UAE SMEs may be leaving valuable business intelligence untapped.
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    27 mins
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