United Arab Emirates radio stations Radio 1 and Radio 2 have laid off their entire staff after Abu Dhabi Media withdrew the frequency licences, sources close to the broadcaster have claimed.
Staff at Gulf News Broadcasting have been pulled into meetings today to be informed of the news that both stations will be closed, after frequency owner ADM reportedly withdrew the licenses..
It is understood that the job cuts will affect between 25 and 30 people and will be implemented immediately. Affected staff members will be given up to three months’ salary, it has been said.
The news follows a change of management at the broadcasting house of GN Media; Steve Pulley was appointed as broadcasting
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