Arman FM

Arman FM

Headquarters	Kabul Afghanistan
Website	Arman FM 98.1

Arman FM is a private radio station in Afghanistan. It broadcasts 24 hours and is also live on the internet. It is one of the most popular radio stations in Afghanistan.^[1]

History

Arman FM takes its name from the Dari or Pashtoo word for hope and changed the media landscape in Afghanistan when it launched early in 2003. It provides a direct juxtaposition to the censorship and dogma of the Taliban years. Its entertainment focus resonated with its audiences' love of music and enthusiasm for change.

The station's programs are relaxed, using informal language and are hosted equally by men and women whose programs are inclusive of the two major languages, Dari and Pashto. A format that was radical when it was launched, its style is now replicated across competitive and government stations alike.

Its entertainment-focused programming is an indicator of global youth trends, featuring local, regional and international music. Chat is also part of the mix, as are news and current affairs.

Radio continues to be the most popular form of media in Afghanistan, accessed by 90% of population and Arman FM's audiences are targeted by private industry, NGOs and Government. Advertisers include Akira, Alekozay, Coke, Counter Narcotics Department, Continental Biscuits, ISAF, LG,Nestle, Roshan, UNFPA, UNICEF, Unilever and Western Union, amongst others.^[2]

Management

MOBY Group is the largest media company in Afghanistan. It was founded by Saad Mohseni, an Afghan-Australian when he returned to his native Afghanistan in 2002. Based in the capital city of Kabul, as of 2010 the company employs over 400 staff across 11 businesses. The company has three sections:

• Moby Media Group, with the broadcast brands Tolo TV, Lemar TV, Farsi1 and Arman FM, along with production, media distribution, talent management, print media, and directories.
• Moby Technology Group, which operates technology companies Afghan ITT and 456 in the IT&T and Interactive voice response arenas.
• Moby People Group, which includes the advertising agency Lapis and the AndeshaGah Internet cafe chain.

Programs

Sat - Wed

7:00 AM Safay Shaher

8:00 AM Subhe Arman

9:00 AM Abo Atash

10:00 AM Top 10 @ 10

11:00 AM Abo Atash

12:00 PM Arman Farmaish

2:00 PM Arman Online

3:00 PM Drive

4:00 PM Josh

5:00 PM Top 5

6:00 PM Arman Makham

9:00 pm Shab Bakhair Arman

wed

09:00 Pm Shab e Ahiqaan

Thu

weekend

Darman

Mp4

Fri

Quran with Translation

Stars Studio

Mila

Zohor Islam

Top 40

Hits Forever

References