Marina FM
Marina FM or Marina Radio or Marina Station is the first private radio station in Kuwait at a frequency of 88.8, located at Marina Mall. Marina FM delivered a new concept for presenting radio programs in a distinctive way unlike the common form that is used in Arabic radio shows.
 MarinaFM 88.8 | |
| Slogan | Lil Nagham Raqam |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.8 MHz |
| First air date | 6 April 2005 |
| Format | Radio broadcasting, Production |
| Affiliations | Marina FM |
| Owner |
United Networks (Kuwait City, Kuwait) |
| Sister stations | Marina TV |
| Webcast | Internet via Marina FM Application |
| Website | Marina FM |
Name Meaning
The name Marina basically comes from Marina Mall where the radio station is located, Marina Mall is considered one of the entertainment shopping centers in the State of Kuwait. In spite of the fact that Marina is not an original Arabic word, it became a slang and it’s locally used on a daily basis. As for the selected frequency 88.8 it was chosen in order to be memorized easily for its simple digits and that’s why it’s also used as the station’s logo and ID.
Studio Design
The studio is considered to be the first of its own in the Middle East, The Studio is located on the second floor of the mall, with a view to the ground floor where it’s easy to see the mall visitors which creates a unique atmosphere compared to the closed studios. It was designed in a modern style equipped with the newest radio techniques in addition to video cameras distributed around the studio to deliver it all on MarinaTV .
Beginning of Broadcast
MarinaFM was launched on 1 April 2005 on the frequency 88.8 FM and it’s considered the first private station in Kuwait and it’s owned by United Networks.
The Station’s Modern Concept
Marina FM provided a distinguished line in the genres of shows and the way they’re presented which differs from the usual mainstream in radio, Marina FM got closer to the audience through the local dialect, and made itself reachable to people to offer new topics, songs and media personalities.
MarinaFM Shows
- Nagham AlSabah (Morning show airs from Sunday to Thursday at 6:30am)
- Al Diwaniyah (Noon show airs from Sunday to Thursday at 1:00pm)
- Refresh (Night show airs from Sunday to Thursday at 6:00pm)
- Sot Al Marina (A Show for Gulf folkloric songs airs every Tuesday at 8:00pm)
- Salfatna (Family show airs from Sunday to Thursday at 12:00pm)
- Top 20 (Hits charts race airs every Friday at 8:00pm)