The 88.8 FM team met with members of the media and agencies to celebrate the launching of the new 88.8 FM radio station at 360 Mall. —Photos by Joseph Shagra

KUWAIT: One of the most popular local radio stations, 88.8 FM has found a new home and a new voice and has launched again onto the airwaves. Now based in 360 Mall, 88.8FM will broadcast in both Arabic and English.

"Blue Agency has taken over this radio station through a bid of the government for an amount of KD 5.6 million over the period of five years, which makes it the most expensive radio station in the world," Talal Al-Yaqout, CEO of the 88.8 FM told the Kuwait Times.

"The challenge was to broadcast from a prestigious mall. We discussed it with Mohammed Al-Marzouq from Tamdeen Co. (owner of the mall), who offered to host the radio station at the 360 Mall," he added.

Over 12 shows will be broadcast. "For the foreign community and the youngsters of Kuwait we brought some programs from the United States. We have the daily shows including the morning, noon, sports, games, and special shows. Rick Dees American top 40, which is a four hours show broadcasted every Sunday from 8 pm - 12 am. It has a variety of top 40 songs along with interviews with singers and producers," explained Al-Yaqout.

More shows. "On Thursday we have an English mix show from 9am to 11am. Then Farah DJ Bonita will be doing an English radio show with Arabic theme for a couple of days during the week with lots of great music and programs. Then we also have the World Top 20 show, and many others," he pointed out.

"The station is vibrant and very energetic with its programs. We only hope that it's going to satisfy the ears of our listeners and we are available for people who would like to share their expertise with us when it comes to serving the community with social media or projects or encouraging young generations, we are always here to help and assist," concluded Al-Yaqout.

By Nawara Fattahova