Nile FM

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name= Nile FM


city= flagicon|Egypt Greater Cairo
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slogan= Cairo’s Number 1 Hit Music Station
motto= Your station, Your Music
frequency= 104.20 FM
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airdate= 2003
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format= Music Station
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owner= Nile Radio Productions
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sister_stations = Nugoom FM
webcast= [http://www.nilefmonline.com/nfmplayer/player.htm Listen Live]
website= [http://www.nilefmonline.com NileFMOnline.com]

When Nile FM was launched in 2003, Nile Radio Productions was ushered to a new era in the world of radio entertainment for Cairo and has since set the standard and revolutionized the radio market in Egypt forever. Nile FM's aimed to innovate and create a new and exciting radio platform that will set the standards in the radio industry in the Middle East and Africa.

Nile FM is now streaming via:
* Radio: 104.2 FM locally in most Greater Cairo
* Satellite: Nilesat and Arabsat
* Online: [http://www.nilefmonline.com/nfmplayer/player.htm Online Stream]

Programs

The Mobinil Wake Up Call

Presented by Lou Attia and Hebah-marie Eissa, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. (Sponsored by Mobinil)

The Flashback Café

Two hours of the greatest hits from the 50’s all the way to the early 90’s. Presented by Marcus Monopoli; weekdays from 11:00 a.m. till 01:00 p.m.ahmed

Nile on Demand

Presented by Ian Slipp playing requests and dedications from the audience; weekdays from 01:00 p.m. till 03:00 p.m.

The Velevet Lounge

DJ Carlos plays the finest chill out tunes; Saturdays from 04:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.

The Big Drive Home

Presented by Mohamed Safiand Yara; weekdays from 04:00 p.m. till 07:00 p.m.

Pepsi Hot 7 @ 7

Zach Van Lue plays a different countdown category every time; different artists, different eras and different styles of music, chosen and voted by the audience; weekdays from 07:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m. (Sponsored by PEPSI)

The Evening Session

Erin Fleming and Zach Van Lue; weekdays from 08:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.

After Dark

Erin Fleming presents two hours of soothing love tracks, and discusses relationship issues. Sundays to Tuesdays from 10p.m.-12p.m.

The Egde

DJ Maximus plays the latest House music; Wednesdays from 10:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m.

Club Mercedes

Direct from the New York club scene Tina Stewart plays funky uplifting house tunes; Thursdays from 09:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. (Sponsored by Mercedes Benz)

The Hot Mix

DJ Carlos features local Egyptian DJs spinning their tunes as well as some of the world's finest electronic music; Thursdays from 11:00 p.m. till 01:00 a.m.

Cosa Nostra of David Vendetta

David Vendetta spins his best; Fridays from 01:00 a.m. till 03:00 a.m. (Thursday after midnight)

Rock Countdown

Mohamed Safi runs down through the top ten Modern Rock tracks of the week, as well as a weekly feature rock pick and a blast from the past; Fridays from 07:00 p.m. till 08:00 p.m.

House Pacific

Two hours of quality house music in an amazing themed environment; Fridays from 08:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. (Sponsored by BMW)

Essential Selection

Pete Tong plays out the freshest Dance tunes; Fridays from 10:00 p.m. till midnight.

The Real Deal

Heba Eissa helps guide you to a healthy and well-active lifestyle. She includes topics such as; ways to reduce stress, quick and easy exercises to help keep you fit, tips on what do eat...; Saturdays from 03:00 p.m. till 05:00 p.m.

Pepsi Top 20

Khaled Matar plays Cairo’s hottest 20 songs as voted by the listeners; Saturdays from 06:00 p.m. till 08:00 p.m. (Sponsored by PEPSI)

Release Yourself

The Grammy Award winning Roger Sanchez plays the latest House music from Ibiza and New York. He also spins the hottest tunes and mixes from his friends Danny Tenaglia, David Morales, Frankie Knuckles, Groove Armada; Saturdays from 08:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.

ee also

* List of radio stations in Africa
* List of FM radio stations in Egypt

External links

* [http://www.nilefmonline.com Nile FM's homepage]
* [http://www.housepacific.com House Pacific's website]
* [http://www.releaseyourself.com/indexflash.htm Release Yourself's website]
* [http://www.rogersanchez.co.uk/ Roger Sanchez's official website]