City 101.6 the top Asian contemporary radio station of the
Arabian Radio Network (ARN), the largest radio broadcasting group in the UAE, released its new programming grid at a gala celebration that was attended by the station’s key clients, agencies and media members.
Steve Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Arabian Radio Network, welcomed the guests and declared open the ceremony that was replete with Bollywood dance performances and entertainment as well as an Indian-themed lunch.
Mahmoud Al Rasheed, General Manager of ARN, said: “City101.6 has undoubtedly become the station of choice for avid radio listeners in the UAE as well as the Indian sub-continent".
"We are extremely touched by the feedback that we receive commending the station’s quality of programming. Today, we are here to celebrate this success that underlines the station’s commitment to roll out the best in entertainment and music and reiterates its leading status in the region’s radio industry. ARN will remain in the forefront and continue to work towards bringing top-notch programmes to its listeners.” ‘Breakfast No.1 – ‘The Baap of all Breakfasts!’; ‘City Ki Pagaal Paltan’, ‘Bajaaun Kya?’ and the ‘Yuva Hour’ for the young are some of the new inclusions in the station’s bouquet of programming. The already popular shows such as ‘Bend it Like Beckam’, ‘Drive Master GoGo’ and ‘Chill Tonight’ will also rev up the fun quotient with new elements and added verve.
Steve Smith said: “City101.6 new programming grid demonstrates our ultimate objective to continue connecting with our loyal listeners and offering them the best shows that bring alive the enchantment of the Indian music and entertainment industry. The new programming grid has more avenues of entertainment and offers interesting opportunities for listeners to participate and articulate their emotions on air.”
City101.6 has won prestigious awards for its high broadcasting standards.
In 2009, it won the ‘Best Asian Radio Station’ award for the second consecutive year at the Masala Lifestyle Awards 2009. The UAE’s premium network in the region, ARN has a portfolio that comprises Al Arabiya 99.0 and Al Khaleejiya 100.9 in Arabic, Virgin Radio Dubai 104.4, Dubai Eye 103.8, Dubai 92 in English, as well as City 101.6 and Hit 96.7 in the South Asian languages of Hindi and Malayalam respectively.
Hey City 1016,
You guys are always No. 1 Keep it up !!!
Thanks
Shivon
Thankyou for entertaining us, I listen to it from 6 a.m in the morning daily, You have modelled excellence
City 1016 is the best Radio Station in the world. no station can be like city1016…
God bless you alllll and keep it up
usman
Hey City 1016,
My very first Love At First Sight Na Na Love at Very First Listen : ) Radio Station.
Congratulations !!! Happy to know about the Launch with New Programmes Grid !
Also now need to say Gr8 Job Rohit, Paikar, Sachin & News Team goes without saying The Frequency Rocks@its Best !!! Good luck to all the Crew members of City, Music Team & the Technical Team for an Absolute Clarity. Not to forget the IT
Group for their amazing work on City Web Page..Brilliant Job !!!
Cheers,
Mangala. S
Hey guys u r doing well keep going on
Thankyou for entertaining……Not only in UAE…outside also…
(only for malvika)
Your lips speak soft sweetness
Your touch a cool caress
I am lost in your magic
My heart beats within your chest
I think of you each morning
And dream of you each night
I think of your arms being around me
And cannot express my delight
Never have I fallen
But I am quickly on my way
You hold a heart in your hands
That has never before been given away
Hey City 101.6,
Cheers all, good work keep it up.Nyc shows enjoy every bit of whosoever is on air is hosting his or her own show.Dedicated team to keep U.A.E active.Rohit & Tiya are wonderful with their show.
God bless ya all.
hip hip hurray …… city
Cheers to the team of CIty 101.6 Excellent hosts and dosts available on air. Rohit and Tia are just 2 good.
Keep up the good work
TC
Hey City 101.6,
My Fav show is xxl with sid….sid really rocks! Keep up the good work.