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Kuwait - Current situation - History

24.10.2016

Regular DAB+ services were launched in Kuwait on the 13th of October 2014.

Sultan Telecom, a subsidiary of The Sultan Center Group of companies, recently inaugurated its first of two radio stations as part of an agreement with the Ministry of Information. 

The first project consisted of setting up an FM and digital radio station in South Subahiya for the ministry and is valued at approximately 2.15 million Kuwaiti dinar (about US$ 7.5 million). The ceremony for the station, which took place in early October 2014, welcomed the Minister of Information and State Minister for Youth Affairs, Sheik Salman Al Humud Al Sabah.
 

The new station, which simulcasts on FM and DAB+, makes use of three 20-kW FM transmitters as well as a fourth redundant FM transmitter serving as backup. Powered by means of two power generators provided by the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the station is also equipped with an RDS system and transmits its radio signals via a 200-meter high tower.

 

20.10.2014

Sultan Telecom, a subsidiary of The Sultan Center Group of companies, recently inaugurated its first of two radio stations as part of an agreement with the Ministry of Information. 

The first project consisted of setting up an FM and digital radio station in South Subahiya for the ministry and is valued at approximately 2.15 million Kuwaiti dinar (about US$ 7.5 million). The ceremony for the station, which took place in early October 2014, welcomed the Minister of Information and State Minister for Youth Affairs, Sheik Salman Al Humud Al Sabah.
 

The new station, which simulcasts on FM and DAB+, makes use of three 20-kW FM transmitters as well as a fourth redundant FM transmitter serving as backup. Powered by means of two power generators provided by the Ministry of Electricity and Water, the station is also equipped with an RDS system and transmits its radio signals via a 200-meter high tower.

Following a DAB trial that has been on-going in Kuwait City since March 2007, preparations are now under way for the second phase of the trial. This may include either DAB+ or DMB. The current trial is led by Kuwait Radio and broadcasts eight audio programmes from Liberation Tower on Band III, covering almost the whole country. A decision regarding commercial roll out is expected once all the trials have been completed.

 

01.10.2013

Following a DAB trial that has been on-going in Kuwait City since March 2007, preparations are now under way for the second phase of the trial. This may include either DAB+ or DMB. The current trial is led by Kuwait Radio and broadcasts eight audio programmes from Liberation Tower on Band III, covering almost the whole country. A decision regarding commercial roll out is expected once all the trials have been completed.