No one can the time when radio was the only option to listen songs. Earlier people used to hang on for hours to listen their favorite music/songs to be played, but internet has altered the game and now we have multiple options. But if you still miss the old times and prefer to stick to FM radio stations, you can do so through apps and website even without actual radio. So, we are providing you a list of FM radio stations in Qatar you can enjoy and listen to!
For English music lovers:
97.5 FM QBS
QBS English Service started airing for an hour in 1971. Now the station has so many programs such as Top 40, the new ‘Kim Wilde 80’s Show’, Alternative Top 10, and In Focus.
Listen here: http://www.qbsradio.qa
For the Filipino Kabayans in Qatar:
94.3 FM Qabayan Radio
Qabayan Radio 94.3 FM started broadcasting in 2019 and it is the first and only Pinoy radio station in the Qatar. This FM station provides popular and throwback music to all its listeners.
Listen here: https://www.qabayanfm.com
For the francophones in Qatar:
ORYX FM
To enhance relationship between French-speaking and Arab cultures, ORYX FM offers information and entertainment in French in Qatar since 2011.
Listen here: http://www.oryxradio.qa
For Indians:
91.7 FM Radio Suno
91.7 FM is the part of Olive Suno Radio Network and is the “first Malayalam FM radio station to be aired from Qatar.” The shows it includes are Wake Up Doha, Suno Melodies, 917 Evenings, Big Show, Matinee Mashup, and Suno Weekender. Radio Suno Lanka, Radio Suno Tamil, and Radio Suno Melody are also part of Radio Suno.
Listen here: https://www.suno.qa
98.6 FM Malayalam
Especially started for the Malayalee expats in the Qatar, 98.6 FM is the “first round-the-clock Malayalam FM radio station” in Qatar. Some of its include Good Morning Qatar, Khalbile Paattu, Subha Dinam, and Radio Rewind.
Listen here: https://radio986.com
106.3 FM Radio Olive
Radio Olive is the exclusive station for Hindi lovers also it’s the “first private Hindi FM station to be aired from the State of Qatar.” Apart from Hindi songs, it also offers information and entertainment to the Indian expats. Zabardast Evenings, Bindass Mornings, Life Mast Hai, The Bollywood Show, Friday Bazaar, and Bindass Weekend are some its popular shows.
Listen here: https://olive.qa
89.6 FM Mirchi One Qatar
If you are a Bollywood fan then Mirchi One FM provides best of Bollywood music straight from India. Some of its popular shows include Mirchi Murga, Club Mirchi, and What the Farhan. Not only music, this FM station also provides latest Bollywood updates too.
Listen here: www.mirchione.com
107 FM Urdu Radio
Urdu Radio airs shows such as Good Morning Qatar, Daylight Delight, and Saturday Brunch. You can also request through their WhatsApp number +974 6662 2107 for your favourite songs.
Listen here: http://www.urduradio.qa
For the Latinos, Latinas, and all Latin music lovers
98.3 FM Golfo Radio
Started to broadcast in 2019, 98.3FM Golfo Radio is the first Spanish and Portuguese radio station in Qatar and the Middle East. The station provides entertainment, educational and informative programs and musical programs to promote the “cultural diversity of Spain, Portugal and the Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Listen here: https://www.golforadio.com/
For the Sri Lankan expatriate community:
95.3 QFM Sithula Radio and QFM Tamil Radio
To give a dose of Sri Lanka, these two radio stations broadcast in Sinhalese and Tamil.
Listen here: https://sithularadio.com
Arabic radio stations
How can we forget the Arabic radio stations you can enjoy in Qatar for the taste of music from the Gulf regions and the rest of the Arab world? These are:
- Qatar Radio
- Sout Al Khaleej FM (Gulf Voice Radio)
- Mazaji FM
- Al Rayyan 102 FM
- FAME FM Qatar