MDA launches public tender for two FM frequencies

All genres and programming formats are welcome.

The Media Development Authority has launched a public tender to seek proposals to operate commercial or not-for-profit radio stations on two FM frequencies - FM 89.3 and FM 96.3.

The FM 89.3 spectrum is vacant while FM 96.3, currently occupied by Expat Radio 96.3 XFM, will be vacated by September 2016 upon expiry of its operating licence.

The MDA noted that proposals are not limited to any particular genre or programming format, and all proposals will be evaluated based on the strength of programming characteristics and quality, as well as the financial standing of the tenderers and their business plans.

The tender will close on 14 September 2016. Results will be announced by the first quarter of 2017.