Channel 4 FM

Last updated
104.8 Channel 4
Frequency 104.8 FM
Programming
Format Rhythmic CHR
Ownership
Owner Ajman Independent Studios
Radio 4 89.1
Gold 101.3 FM
Al Rabia 107.8 FM
History
First air date
1 June 1997;27 years ago (1997-06-01)
Links
Website channel4fm.com

104.8 Channel 4 FM is the first English-language radio station in the United Arab Emirates. It launched on 1 June 1997 and plays music for a target audience of 18-34 year olds. The name is taken from the nickname of its sister television channel Ajman TV, which was also known as "Channel 4" at its beginning - as it was the fourth emirate to have its own television station. [1]


  1. "AjmanTV - Al-Murad Group". Al-Murad Group. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.

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