Al-Madina FM ("The City FM") is a private

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based in

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. It broadcasts a mix of Arabic music along with hit music.

History

Al-Madina FM was launched in 2005, becoming the first Syrian private radio station. Before this, only government and clandestine stations were broadcast.

Broadcasting

With constant emphasis on various music, Madina FM has become one of the mainstream radio broadcasters of Syria. Al-Madina FM is known across the country and is a very popular radio station whose programs are full of music and playlists of energetic songs of popular Syrian singers.

References

BBC - Pushing the boundaries of Syrian media (2010)

External links

Al-Madina FM website
Radio stations in Syria Arabic-language radio stations {{Syria-stub