How a Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire Impacts Gulf Banks

What’s Next for UAE Property Investors?

Tim Elliott sits down with Mario Volpi, senior manager at Eva Real Estate, to break down the pivotal developments shaping Dubai’s booming property sector over the last seven days. They dissect key market shifts, emerging investor trends, and crucial updates driving the emirate's landscape.

Peace Talks, Oil Shock and Qatar's Economic Contraction

Tim Elliott sits down with AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight Editor-at-large Frank Kane Frank Kane to analyse why Qatar faces a 14% economic contraction. Despite ongoing peace talks, severe infrastructure attacks at Ras Laffan and total reliance on the volatile Strait of Hormuz leave the energy giant uniquely vulnerable to a prolonged, multiyear recession.

"It's Too Far"... Or Is It? Challenging Property Location Myths

Why do so many buyers judge a property by its distance from familiar landmarks rather than what it truly offers? Tim Elliott speaks with Ajay Menon, CEO of Luxe Vista Properties, about changing perceptions of location, buyer behaviour, transport, lifestyle, and why value often lies beyond the obvious.

Taylor Said I Do. What Does It Cost in the UAE?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has captured headlines around the world, putting the spotlight back on lavish celebrations and what it really costs to say "I do."   Joining Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM is Kholod El Amrani, Founder of The HY Soiree Events, to discuss how weddings are changing, where couples are spending less, and whether celebrity weddings influence what people want for their own big day.

How a Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire Impacts Gulf Banks

Fitch Ratings has revised its Gulf banking sector outlook to deteriorating, warning that structural health relies on a sustained US-Iran ceasefire. Whilst capital buffers protect lenders, macroeconomic slowdowns will depress credit growth. Tim Elliott speaks to Redmond Ramsdale, Senior Director, Head of Middle East Bank Ratings and Islamic Banking.