Last update: 15.04.2024
- older versions
Regular DAB+ radio was launched in the state of Kuwait on the 13th of October 2014.
Digital audio broadcasting DAB+ services are on air in Kuwait via a Single Frequency Network platform between South Subahiya and Subiah with 4.5 kw power transmission each and liberation tower with 2 Kw power transmission, this SFN platform with 15 programs covers 100% of population area in state of Kuwait. The transmitter at liberation tower will be replaced soon with a 5Kw transmitter to ensure that the city of Kuwait is covered. A full list of DAB+ services on air in Kuwait can be viewed here.
Two DAB+ stations joined the existing SFN network in October 2017.
Additional DAB+ stations were launched in February 2018.
Last update: 10.05.2018
- older versions
DAB currently covers 100% of the population.
Last update: 03.03.2021
In this country there is
on air.
Please note:
(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.
(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.
|
Simulcast on AM / FM |
Exclusive on digital |
Total of services |
| DAB+ programmes |
16 |
0 |
16 |
Last update: 14.11.2023
The GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) List of GSO Technical Regulations for Motor Vehicles (2024 Model Year) states:
Implementation of Terrestrial Radio Receiver Specifications for AM/FM/TDAB+:
Kuwait: All vehicles should be provided with AM/FM/T-DAB+ according to GSO 2693:2022: The GCC Terrestrial Radio Receiver Specifications for AM/FM/T-DAB+.
Last update: 15.08.2023
- older versions
Kuwait is expected to activate by 2026 a requirement to comply with GSO 2693:2022: The GCC Terrestrial Radio Receiver Specifications for AM/FM/T-DAB+.
Factum Radioscape to upgrade Kuwait’s national DAB+
23.05.2025
-
Factum Radioscape
WorldDAB Member
-
Kuwait 
Factum Radioscape, a global leader in Digital Audio Broadcasting technology, has been awarded the contract to upgrade the national DAB+ multiplexing system in Kuwait. The project will deploy Factum Radioscape’s flagship MultiMuxa and MultiMonitor platforms, delivering a future-ready, fully redundant DAB+ system for the Ministry of Information (MOI). The system upgrade includes main and backup configurations for full operational redundancy, ensuring high availability and reliability of service. Once deployed, the national multiplex will continue to carry 16 DAB+ radio services, including established stations such as Al Danah, Kuwait FM, and Easy 92.5.
(Factum Radioscape) Read more
GCC: New regulation for AM/FM/T-DAB+ in vehicles
21.01.2025
-
United Arab Emirates 
-
Bahrain 
-
Kuwait
-
Oman 
-
Qatar 
-
Saudi Arabia 
-
Yemen 
The six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yemen) have published a new regulation for AM/FM/T-DAB+ in vehicles. So far, this topic has been regulated only in two of the GCC members – now, more harmonization is brought to the GCC. The name of the regulation is GCC Technical Regulation for Terrestrial Radio Receiver Specifications for AM/FM/T-DAB+, and it is mostly based on the one applicable so far in the united Arab Emirates. The standard describes the specification of devices, which can receive terrestrially transmitted AM, FM and T-DAB+ radio services. The proposed date of adoption is still be determined.
(Institute for Global Automotive Regulatory Research) Read more
New DAB+ broadcasts start in Kuwait and Algeria
21.02.2018
-
Telediffusion D'Algerie (TDA)
WorldDAB Member
-
Kuwait
-
Algeria 
On Feb. 18, the Kuwaiti Minister of Information, Mohmmad Al-Jabri, inaugurated a new DAB+ mux transmission from Al-Metlaa, north of Kuwait City. He indicated to Kuwait Television the planning of the new service began two years earlier, according to kuna.net.kw. In Tamenfoust, Algeria, the pilot station Télédiffusion d'Algérie (TDA) entered service, broadcasting with a DAB+ mux, on the occasion of World Radio Day. This operation is the first of its kind in Algeria.
(Radiomag) Read more
Kuwait welcomes more DAB+ services
20.02.2018
-
Kuwait
New DAB+ stations were inaugurated by Kuwait's Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri on Sunday at Al-Metlaa, north of Kuwait City.
(Radio World) Read more
New DAB+ stations launched in Kuwait
20.02.2018
-
Kuwait
Kuwaiti Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri has inaugurated the new generation of digital DAB+ audio broadcasting stations in Al-Metlaa north of Kuwait City. The minister said the launch of the digital broadcasting service was part of a plan that began two years ago, inspired by the Kuwait Vision 2035 development strategy.
(Telecompaper) Read more
New DAB+ station launched in Kuwait
18.02.2018
-
Kuwait
Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri inaugurated on Sunday the new generation of digital DAB+ audio broadcasting stations in Al-Metlaa north of Kuwait City. In a statement to KUNA and Kuwait Television, the inister indicated that the digital broadcasting launch was part of a plan that began two years ago.
(Kuwait News Agency) Read more
Kuwaiti minister inaugurates DAB+ stations
18.02.2018
-
Kuwait
Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri inaugurated on Sunday the new generation of digital DAB+ audio broadcasting stations in Al-Metlaa north of Kuwait City. In a statement to KUNA and Kuwait Television, the inister indicated that the digital broadcasting launch was part of a plan that began two years ago.
(MENAFN.COM) Read more
Sultan Telecom Delivers FM & Digital Radio Broadcast Stations for the Ministry of Information, Subbiya
12.11.2014
-
Kuwait
Sultan Telecom, a subsidiary of The Sultan Center Group of companies and the leader in Telecommunications in Kuwait, announced the inauguration of the second of the two Radio Broadcast Station Projects with the Ministry of Information. The Project consisted of setting up for the Ministry an FM & Digital Radio Broadcast Station in Subbiya. The new broadcast station works on FM and DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcast) simultaneously which is a more efficient method of utilizing existing frequencies in radio broadcasting.
(Zawya ) Read more
