in the Persian Gulf region. General standards have improved greatly in the past few years and many stations are now at par with leading stations in major metropolitan cities in the world. However, the media in Dubai and the UAE is still heavily government regulated. Most stations, even those privately owned, are often still government controlled. In particular, all radio stations must cease normal broadcasting in the event of the death of a Sheikh or close relative of a Sheikh. This normally happens for a period of 3 days to a week, or more, depending on the standing of the deceased. Dubai radio is the essential guide to surviving Dubai's hectic traffic with most stations placing importance on frequent traffic updates during the day, mostly from listeners. Arabic Radio Dubai Holy Quran 91.4 FM - Al Oula Radio Network Abu Dhabi Radio (AM/FM) (راديو آبوظبي) - Abu Dhabi Media Dubai 93.0 FM (راديو دبي) - Dubai Media Inc Al Rabia 107.8 FM (الرابعة) - Channel 4 Radio Network Al Oula 107.7 FM (الآولى) - Al Oula Radio Network Al Emarat FM (الإمارات) - Abu Dhabi Media Al Khaleejia 100.9FM (الخليجية 100.9) - Arab Media Group Al Rabia 107.8 FM (راديو الرابعة) - Ajman Independent Studios LLC Mazaji 94.6FM (مزاجي) Fujairah 92.6 FM (الفجيرة) Sharjah Radio 94.4 (راديو الشارقة) - Sharjah Broadcasting Authority Noor Dubai 93.9FM (نور دبي) - Dubai Media Inc UAQ FM 95.6 (راديو آم القوين) - UAQ Broadcasting Network Radio Sawa FM (Dubai 90.5 - Abu Dhabi 98.7) (راديو سوا) - Middle East Broadcasting Networks Star 92.4/99.9FM (ستار) - Abu Dhabi Media Al Aan FM (راديو الآن) Al Quran Al Kareem 84.6 (القرآن الكريم) - UAQ Broadcasting Network Sharjah Quran Radio 102.7 (راديو الشارقة للقرآن) - Sharjah Broadcasting Authority English radio Virgin Radio Dubai - Top 40; 104.4 FM - Arab Media Group Dubai 92 - Adult Contemporary; 92.0 FM - Arab Media Group Luv Radio 107.1 : 90's Music - Fun Asia Network & UAQ Broadcasting Network Beat Radio 97.8 - Dance/House/deephouse/electronic; 97.8 FM (Dubai) - Fun Asia Network & UAQ Broadcasting Network Radio 1 - Top 40/Dance/R&B; 104.1 FM (Dubai), 100.5 FM - Abu Dhabi Media Radio 2 - Classic Hits; 99.3 FM (Dubai) 106.0 FM - Abu Dhabi Media Ibiza Global Radio 95.3 FM - Dance/House/deephouse/electronic - Ibiza Global Network S.L. Channel 4 FM - Top 40; 104.8 FM - Channel 4 Radio Network RAK