13 September 2011
Dubai, UAE: Tune in to Dubai Eye 103.8 the leading news, talk and sport station from 5pm his Thursday as the build-up starts for the first match of the UFL, with legendary Diego Maradona's Al Wasl team taking on the champions, Al Jazira.

Tim Elliott will be live from the touchline providing minute by minute updates of developments on and off the pitch, live interviews and previews till the final kick-off followed by post-match coverage

Maradona captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986. Tune in to find out whether the 50-year-old succeeds in taking Al Wasl to new heights as he makes his first UAE Managerial debut.

Mahmoud al Rasheed, General Manager of the Arabian Radio Network said "We are happy that our leading news, talk, sport station Dubai Eye 103.8 will provide live and exciting coverage of the first UFL game as the UAE's football season kicks off and lifts the festive spirit of UAE football lovers.

ARN takes full advantage of all the amazing possibilities of digital technology, putting listeners in control and delivering live sport coverage over a device of their choice, offering the freedom to listen via radio, mobile, or online.

Steve Smith, ARN's Chief Operating Officer "We are truly excited to have the opportunity to deliver to our listeners the depth of coverage that each match deserves. We look forward to raising the bar even further and ensuring that our sport offering on Dubai Eye 103.8 is a must-listen for anyone with even a casual interest in sport.

ARN broadcasts to a combined audience of 1.6 million listeners a day through its network of seven leading stations, including Dubai 92, Dubai Eye 103.8, Virgin Radio Dubai, Al Khaleejiya 100.9, Al Arabiya 99, City 101.6 and Hit 96.7.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE ARABIAN RADIO NETWORK PLEASE CONTACT  DUBAI EYE 103.8 BRAND MANAGER FARIDA PAREKH - fparekh@arnonline.com  050 575 0715

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