Here’s our last fun fact for the month of March – another interesting tidbit from our early days.

As one of the very first radio stations around the UAE, the goal of the Voice of the Coast was to provide listeners with Arabic music as well as supplying local news. The news went through British authorities first before going on air so sometimes it would take days for news to come out!

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Photo credit: The National

Welcome to our next fun fact from Your Dubai 92’s colourful, 50-year history. Today we’re taking you back to the Voice of the Coast days to meet the station’s first manager.

That title goes to Major Tim Ash, a member of the British Royal Signals. He volunteered to join the Trucial Oman Scouts – the group in charge of running the station back in the 60’s.

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Turning 50 on March 31st is famous Scottish actor Ewan McGregor. Notable for bringing Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi to life, his portrayal of the Star Wars character has been ingrained in pop culture and has even become meme material. Check out this video below

Apart from Star Wars, McGregor is also known for his roles in Moulin Rouge, Black Hawk Down and Angels and Demons. A 2004 poll by the BBC also ranked him as the fourth most influential person in British culture.

The 'Voice of the Coast'  was the predecessor of Your Dubai 92. We were based in Sharjah during the 60's and associated with the British Foreign Office. Back then, the station - which broadcasted on 737 AM had a signal that was so strong, the station could be heard all the way from the UK!

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In the same year that Dubai 92 first hit the UAE's airwaves, a monumental sporting moment took place in Madison Square Garden, New York City.

'The Fight of the Century’ (March 8, 1971) saw Muhammad Ali face Smokin’ Joe Frasier.  It was an event that transcended sport, and which many say changed the world forever.

It had everything inside the ring, 15 rounds of pure drama, 2 undefeated heavyweights: Ali returning after four years in exile, against Frasier, the champ, who won the title in Ali’s absence.  

Meanwhile, outside the ring, the bout ignited debate about multiple global topics.

It set a precedent for global sporting events, as the world stood still and tried to catch a glimpse of this most fascinating of contests.  Tickets were so sought after for the event that even Frank Sinatra had to blag his way in with press accreditation and shoot photographs for Life Magazine!
 
They just don’t make them like they used to back in 1971 do they?