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02/09/2026

The Real Estate Metric Investors Ignore | Morning Drive

Why do real estate investors focus heavily on residential pipeline data while completely ignoring commercial growth? On Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott speaks with Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon about Dubai’s evolving employment corridors and why residential demand strictly follows job creation across the emirate.

02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

Chinese car brands are no longer competing in the UAE on price alone. Technology, design, performance and quality are reshaping the market, but as competition grows, winning a customer once may not be enough. The bigger challenge is building trust, loyalty and a strong aftersales experience. Today, we look at what it will take for Chinese automotive brands to become long-term players in the UAE.

Joining Tim Elliott is Mohamed Elzawawy, General Manager at Performance Plus Motors, representing VOYAH, to discuss where the Chinese automotive market goes from here.

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02/09/2026

The UAE and Egypt have activated a five-year, US$500 million wheat supply agreement, highlighting a growing concern for businesses: in an increasingly volatile world, is the cheapest supplier still the best supplier?

Tim Elliott is joined by Sam Achampong, Regional Director for Asia, Australasia, Middle East and Africa at the Chartered Institute of Procurement Supply, to discuss why companies are putting a bigger premium on resilience, reliable suppliers and long-term contracts.

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02/09/2026

As residents return from summer holidays, the Dubai real estate market is facing a temporary pause. EVA Real Estate Senior Director Mario Volpi joins Tim Elliott to analyse why buyer hesitation and unrealistic discount expectations are creating a tepid, "Goldilocks" environment despite strong underlying demand across the emirate.

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Podcast Episode · Morning Drive · 2 September · 52min

02/09/2026

Why do real estate investors focus heavily on residential pipeline data while completely ignoring commercial growth? On Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott speaks with Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon about Dubai’s evolving employment corridors and why residential demand strictly follows job creation across the emirate.

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Podcast Episode · Morning Drive · 2 September · 19min

02/09/2026

Gen Z is entering the GCC workforce, and employers may need to rethink how they recruit, retain and develop young talent. From financial wellbeing and flexibility to career progression and leadership development, the expectations around work are changing.

Joining Tim Elliott is Nina Pacic, People Operations Director for the Middle East at Sovereign PPG, to discuss what employers need to do differently as a new generation enters the workplace.

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02/09/2026

Pokémon has just turned 30, but this is no longer just a story about a video game or a cartoon. It has grown into one of the biggest entertainment and merchandise businesses in the world, spanning games, trading cards, toys, movies, licensing and collectibles. So, just how big is the business of fandom? And that brings us to the Middle East Film Comic Con, one of the region's biggest celebrations of pop culture, where thousands of fans come together for gaming, anime, comics, cosplay, collectibles and more.

Joining Tim Elliott are Loy Pinheiro, Show Director of MEFCC, and tech journalist Kevin Sebastian, to unpack all of these.

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01/09/2026

What Happens to British Expats' UAE Assets? | Morning Drive

British expats may not own property in the UAE, but that does not mean they do not have an estate here. From bank accounts and cars to investments and end-of-service benefits, assets can still become subject to estate and succession processes. So what happens when UK assumptions about joint ownership and inheritance collide with UAE rules?

Joining Tim Elliott is Mohammad D. Marria, CEO and Founder of Just Wills Legal Consultants, to break down what British residents need to know.