Arabic language programs at 3ZZZ 92.3 FM

Radio 3ZZZ 92.3 FM in Melbourne, Australia, has programs from several Arabic speaking countries:

• Egypt
• Eritrea
• Iraq
• Lebanon
• Sudanese
• Syria

Programs in languages other than Arabic include

• Somali program

The 3ZZZ Arabic Youth program (Fridays, 12 noon to 1pm) has young presenters from

• Jordan
• Oman
• Lebanon
• Eritrea

Many of these countries are part of the Arab League of nations, either as members or observers:

Arab League members: Algeria [CIA info] · Bahrain [CIA info] · Comoros [CIA info] · Djibouti [CIA info] · Egypt [CIA info] · Iraq [CIA info] · Jordan [CIA info] · Kuwait [CIA info] · Lebanon [CIA info] · Libya [CIA info] · Mauritania [CIA info] · Morocco [CIA info] · Oman [CIA info] · State of Palestine [wikipedia info] · Qatar [CIA info] · Saudi Arabia [CIA info] · Sudan [CIA info] · Somalia CIA info] · Syria [CIA info] · Tunisia [CIA info] · United Arab Emirates [CIA info] · Yemen [CIA info]

Arab League observers: Eritrea [CIA info] · India [CIA info]

3NOW 98.9 FM in Glenroy

3NOW 98.9 FM is a community radio station in Glenroy, Victoria, Australia.

The station is run by North West Community Radio Association Inc. Bob Rau is president.

North West FM has programs in English and other languages including:

• Arabic
• Assyrian
• Samoan
• Turkish

Bob Rau and others at NOW FM believe these programs provide important assistance to new settlers.

For program times and broadcaster details see www.northwestfm.org/ethnic

SHABAB SAWA Arabic Youth on radio 3ZZZ 92.3 FM

Radio 3ZZZ has a new Arabic Youth team made up of young people from countries including Lebanon, Jordan, Eritrea, Australia, and Oman.

The first show went on air Friday 20th July 2007.

To listen tune to 3ZZZ 92.3 FM, Fridays 1-2pm, or listen online via: www.3zzz.com.au//rmFiles/FRI12.ram, or go to www.3zzz.com.au/staging/, and choose Arabic Youth.

This new group is the result of a range of dedicated volunteers, along with and staff and from radio stations 3CR and 3ZZZ, with super support from Lisa Tribuzio who is Youth Services Coordinator at Victorian Arabic Social Services (VASS), .