Global Hiring Slowdown: What It Means for Candidates

Global Hiring Slowdown: What It Means for Candidates

As global recruitment giants face staggering profit falls and regional office closures, a hiring slowdown is gripping major international markets. Presenter Tim Elliott sits down with David Mackenzie, Managing Director of Mackenzie Jones Middle East, to analyse these shifting macroeconomic trends and unpack what this cooling landscape means for local job seekers.

Gold Expert Projects Surge Past $5,000 Mark

Tim Elliott is joined by Monetary Metals’ Jeff Rhodes to analyse the global gold market’s resilient performance amidst inflation fears and looming interest rate hikes. Despite recent sharp corrections, Rhodes projects a highly bullish future with central banks continuing to buy, predicting gold will comfortably breach the $5,000 mark.

MENA's Auto Slowdown. Who Is Still Buying Cars?

Halfway through 2026, the MENA automotive sector is facing a sharp 3.9% decline in vehicle sales. Presenter Tim Elliott sits down with Anna-Marie Baisden, Head of Autos and Infrastructure Research, BMI, to unpack a story of extreme divergence, examining how shipping disruptions and geopolitical strain are punishing some markets whilst others show surprising resilience.

Why Landlords Prefer Empty Homes Over Flexible Pay

Dubai’s rental market is moving toward a more modern, flexible future. Speaking on Mira Business FM today, EVA Real Estate’s Mario Volpi tells Tim Elliott that while some premium landlords are still holding on to traditional single-cheque payments, the growing demand for European-style monthly rent is paving the way for exciting, tenant-friendly options that will ultimately make Dubai an even more attractive place to live.

USD 375 Million Deal to Power the Middle East's Clean Energy Growth

UAE-based energy transition platform Positive Zero has closed a landmark non-recourse debt facility of up to $375 million, marking a major milestone for the region's decentralized utility sector. Host Tim Elliott is joined by David Auriau, CEO of Positive Zero, to analyze how this structured financing—arranged with Natixis CIB and The Arab Energy Fund—aims to accelerate solar, energy efficiency, and clean mobility projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar.