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[deborahbondmusic]

This picture is hitting some deep places in my heart in this very moment. For 9yrs I've balanced my life as a singer with my full time job in radio. I've missed a few cool musical opportunities in the name of being responsible & having a steady pay check. I've enjoyed times behind the board bringing programming to the US & I've enjoyed times as show host interviewing icons I could inly dream of being that close to. But all the while in my heart I just wanted to fully pursue my passion. About a month a ago I left the world of radio to make it happen and WOW look what God has done. I'm now the one being interviewed, I immediately hit the the road to sing & perform, I'm living my dream... I am so grateful in this moment for the path I am on. I'm here & I won't stop. 2015 has been a phenomenal yr for me! I can only imagine all the music that will be pouring from my pen after all I've seen so far! #godisgood #goborago #mylife #soapboxmoment #feelingsentimental #inspiration #deborahdoesdoha #qfradio

[deborahbondmusic]

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Earlier. Roaming the halls of @qfradio w/ @jalcdoha musical director @rjjazz75 ! What a fun interview today! Let me find out Richard's got rhymes! Hahah! #goborago #deborahdoesdoha #qfradio #goodvibesON

[deborahbondmusic]

Thanks @qfradio @qfradio2 for having me sit in with u today!! From great discussion on the amazing music coming out of @jalcdoha to an impromptu jam reading listener tweets...that was so much fun!!!! #goborago #deborahdoesdoha #qfradio #goodvibesON

[deborahbondmusic]

We're LIVE!!! @qfradio www.qfradio.com 😁 #goborago #deborahdoesdoha #qfradio

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Relaunched QF Radio aims to provide radio fans with English-language alternative

Doha's much-maligned English language radio offerings welcome a new challenger today, in the form of a dedicated channel from QF Radio. 

The Qatar Foundation-funded station - which previously broadcast a mix of English and Arabic programming - will now operate two separate channels, with Arabic on 93.7 FM (@QFRadio on Twitter) and English on 91.7 FM (@QFRadio2). 

Qatar Radio's QBS Radio is currently the only other English language music station in town. 

QBS has long been the target of complaints on Twitter under the hashtag #occupyQBS, with listeners registering their displeasure about a range of issues including music choice, programming and a lack of local news. 

QF Radio has not yet released the details of its new schedule, but promises in a statement "shows on innovation, technology, sport and current events." Once a week on its Corners show, it will air updates from Doha News at the top of the hour.

The new English channel's breakfast show, RISE, aired for the first time this morning, to positive reviews from some listeners:

@qfradio2 -love the new format. I appreciate local news, traffic and weather. Combine this with great music and you will be a great success!

February 17, 2013

What a pleasure. No more mixed tape. No more QBS. @qfradio2 is on at 91.7fm #Qatar #doha

February 17, 2013

And @qfradio2 ends with a favorite song. Congrats on the awesome first show!

February 17, 2013

QF Radio's relaunch coincides with the opening of new, state-of-the-art broadcast facilities in Education City. 

What do you think? Have you tuned in today?

 Credit: Photos courtesy of QFRadio