Dubai, UAE June 2014: Arabian Radio Network, the largest Radio Network in the UAE, today announced the extension of its exclusive rights and syndication agreement to broadcast live English language Barclays Premier League, FA Cup and Capital One Cup live match commentary throughout the 2014/15 and 2015/16 season on radio and online in the UAE.
The Barclays Premier League is the worlds biggest football league and the climax to the 2013/14 Barclays Premier League season was one of the most exciting in recent memory and the countdown is already on to the start of the news season in August.
Mahmoud Al Rasheed, General Manager of Arabian Radio Network commented “Football in the UAE has an enormous following and the Premier League has significant support across the Emirates. The 2014/15 and 2015.16 coverage on Dubai Eye 103.8 will once again be accessible to our listeners who will be able to follow their favourite teams for the next two seasons.
Before the season kicks off, Dubai Eye 103.8 will keep football fans up to date with all the news from the World Cup during June and July with daily bulletins, news and features keeping listeners across everything from Brazil.
ARN is the largest multiplatform broadcaster in the Middle East reaching 190 nationalities through 9 leading radio stations.
Steve Smith COO of Arabian Radio Network states “The 2013/2014 season was Dubai Eye 103.8’s first foray into The Barclays Premier League and as a network we couldn’t have been happier. The decision was an easy one to commit to a further two years with talkSport team.”
ARN operates nine leading radio stations including Al Khaleejiya 100.9, Al Arabiya 99, Dubai 92, Virgin Radio 104.4, Dubai Eye 103.8, City 1016, Hit 96.7, Radio Shoma 93.4 and TAG 91.1
About Arabian Radio Network
The Arabian Radio Network is the largest and most successful radio network in the Middle East, with nine radio channels representing every major community in the UAE.
Radio stations include Tag91.1, Al Khaleejiya 100.9, Al Arabiya 99, Dubai 92, Virgin Radio Dubai 104.4, Dubai Eye 103.8, City 1016, Hit 96.7 and Radio Shoma 93.4
Headquartered at Dubai Media City, ARN is part of the Arab Media Group.
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