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by Chris Newbould on Jan 22, 2012
Algeria leads the Arab countries in terms of the number of government-owned FM radio stations.
A new report from the Arab Advisors Group provides an analysis of the FM radio stations landscape
in the Arab World. The research revealed that 210 local government-owned FM radio stations broadcast
in 14 Arab countries by December 2011, compared to 72 private radio stations.
The report also analyzed seven regional radio stations that broadcast on FM frequencies in multiple countries.
These regional stations raise the total number of FM radio stations to 289 in 14 Arab countries by end of 2011.
Liberalization in several Arab countries was a key factor for the growth in private FM radio stations. Still,
out of the 19 countries covered in the report, three do not allow private radio stations, namely: Qatar, UAE,
and Yemen.
Mauritania and Algeria allowed the licensing of private radio stations in 2011, however, by end of 2011, there
were still no private radio stations broadcasting in these countries.
In addition to the liberalization of the sector, the need to broadcast in multiple languages to cater for expatriates
enhances the number of FM radio stations even in countries where private FM radio stations do not exist.
The UAE is a clear example of this as it hosts FM radio stations that broadcast in Arabic, English, Malayalam, Hindi,
Urdu, Tamil and Persian.
The full report was released to the Arab Advisors Group's Media Strategic Research Service subscribers on January 10,
2012. The report can be purchased from the Arab Advisors Group for US$1,200, via www.arabadvisors.com
SOURCE:
Via Yimber Gaviria, Colombia
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