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Watar Radio, also known as Watar FM and broadcasting on the frequency 96.1 FM in the United Arab Emirates, is a specialized radio station that was launched in July 2021 under the authority of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) . The station is headquartered in the Emirate of Sharjah, with its operations directed by Saif Al Shallal, who serves as the Director of Watar Radio . As a dedicated source for online television, the station broadcasts 24 hours a day in the Arabic language with a classical and heritage music format, focusing exclusively on timeless Arabic and Gulf melodies without traditional talk programs or interviews .

The programming schedule allows listeners to watch live channel coverage of a continuous stream of vintage songs from the most iconic voices in Arab music history. The station plays an integrated package of masterpieces from Kawkab Al Sharq (Star of the East) Umm Kulthum, the musician of generations Mohammed Abdel Wahab, the Nightingale Abdel Halim Hafez, and Farid Al Atrash . The Gulf songs featured on the station include works by legendary artists Talal Maddah, Mohammed Abdo, and Abu Bakr Salem . In an exceptional weekly feature, every Friday from 10 to 11 pm, the station broadcasts recordings of creative local talents, giving them the opportunity to reach the public who will learn about their unique skills . The station enriches the taste and knowledge of its listeners with short breaks that introduce important information related to songs, the most famous Arab and international authors and singers, music history, and valuable technical information .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of classical Arabic music, Watar Radio is widely available via terrestrial FM transmission on the frequency of 96.1 MHz, covering the UAE and surrounding regions . The station also broadcasts via satellite on Eutelsat 8 West B at 8.0 degrees West on frequency 11013 MHz with vertical polarization, a symbol rate of 27500, and FEC of 5/6, using DVB-S transmission, covering the MENA region . The station is accessible as tv online via the official Sharjah Broadcasting Authority mobile application available on iOS and Android, which provides live streaming of Watar Radio alongside other SBA TV and radio channels including Sharjah TV, Sharjah Radio, Holy Quran Radio, and Pulse 95 Radio . The station is part of the broader SBA network, which was formally amended by Decree-Law No. 2 of 2021 issued by the Ruler of Sharjah to add Watar Radio to the media entities affiliated with the Authority, ensuring that its classical music programming reaches listeners across the UAE, the Arab world, and the global diaspora .

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