How to Build and Scale a Massive Business in the UAE

Can Uncertainty Make Your Business Stronger?

Dubai is doubling down on confidence. After the recent regional conflict, government leaders brought businesses together to protect the emirate's status as a global hub, while launching the new Dubai-it campaign to reinforce resilience and growth. So, what can every business, from startups to SMEs, learn when uncertainty becomes the new normal? Joining Tim Elliott is startup investor and serial entrepreneur Ellen Mannaert, with practical insights on leading through disruption, making smarter decisions, and finding opportunities when the future feels unpredictable.

Is Gold Mispriced? Bullion Hits 7-Month Low as Market Pressures Mount

High inflation, a surging US dollar, and expected interest rate hikes have pushed gold to a seven-month low. With stabilizing oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions further cooling the market, Monetary Metals’ Jeff Rhodes joins Tim Elliott to break down the bearish momentum and discuss whether gold is currently mispriced.

Dubai Car Ownership Costs Soar Amid 30% Fuel Price Hike

As regional developments drive Dubai fuel prices up by 30 per cent, resident motorists face escalating costs. On Mira Business FM, independent financial consultant James Thomas joins Tim Elliott to analyse the true cost of vehicle ownership, breaking down surging insurance premiums, registration fees, Salik tolls, and the financial reality of switching to electric vehicles.

UAE Job Market: What to Expect in Q4

The UAE's private sector workforce grew by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2026, according to MoHRE, with skilled workers also on the rise. But with regional uncertainty and changing business conditions, can the hiring momentum continue through the rest of the year?Joining Tim Elliott to share her analysis is Sonam Haider, Founder and Global Mobility Strategist at Aethra Advisory.

Why Slashing Marketing Budgets Is a Fatal Mistake

As economic pressure mounts, can transparent narrative marketing save struggling UAE businesses? Plug’s Brand Commander, Lucy Bradley, joins Tim Elliott to discuss her ‘Save a Soap’ masterclass. They discuss why slashing marketing budgets is a fatal mistake, how friction fuels raw creativity, and why relying on internal teams often stifles innovation.