SHARJAH RADIO STATION

The Sharjah Radio station was inaugurated on 31st of August 1972 by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi. In his eloquent speech that he delivered during the occasion he declared:
"Through this station we will provide the listeners with Islamic intellectual conceptions derived from our reality".

In November 1975 His Highness formulated his ministerial decree appending the station into the federal Ministry of Information. In view of the progress and growth enjoyed by the UAE society nothing appears on the horizon to hinder or stop the diversity of the multi-media whether they are legible or audio-visual and from here originated the notion of making the Sharjah Radio station the main supporter to the TV station and start together performing their holly mission and giving a special concern to Islamic programmes which are of vital necessity for the welfare of Muslim people.

On 15th November 2000, His Highness announced the reopening of the Radio station saying that :

"I call on you to be very careful and strict in selecting programs and the paramount attention must be given to reflect the Islamic high morals and values. Keep away from miserable, disgraceful programs, as well as programs that sow the seeds of discord among the Muslim people or that distract Muslim people of their devotions".

Through these words His Highness summed up the prime objectives of the re-introduction of the Radio station.

It's radio broadcasting could easily be received within the radio channels already found on the digital transmission of Arab satellite GH frequency as well as the digital transmission of the European satellite and also the additional channels on waves 7.2 MH, 7.74 wave connected with Sharjah S.Channel which could possibly be received on GH frequency. Transmission directed to the eastern region was enhanced and could be received via 107.6 wave.

Sharjah radio station acquired its strength and fame due to the prominent programs that it presents such as Shariat Al nour, the medical symposium, the cultural symposium, the youth matters, education horizons, Arabic language - the language of the paradise inhabitants, the Muslim's nature, the Arabic encyclopedia, the encyclopedia of the Al Sunna, Al Nabawiyah and so manny other excellent programs. Before completing its first year of operation, the station was awarded the bronze prize for its program ' Victims of Mines' during Cairo radio & TV festival, in July 2001.

Enquiries: Sharjah Radio and TV station, P O Box:111, Sharjah, UAE.
Website : www.sharjahtv.gov.ae

 

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