About


On the Shores of Dijla is a one hour Arabic language cultural program broadcast from Radio 4EB every Friday at 11pm local time (Brisbane, Australia).

The program started in November 2016. On the Shores of Dijla showcases both Iraqi culture and reflects the Australian way of life. The program engages with relevant social and cultural issues facing Arab and Iraqi migrants and Australian society. It also presents interviews with singers, artists and prominent personalities. 

The program is designed and produced by Amar Barakat and presented by a team that includes Manal Al Qaysi, Suaad Al Ganmie, Abdal Nasir Hamdi, Alaa Mohanad and Amar Barakat.

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Previous Programs


1 Dec 2023, 11pm

1 Dec 2023, 11pm On the Shores of Dijila (Arabic)

24 Nov 2023, 11pm

24 Nov 2023, 11pm On the Shores of Dijila (Arabic)

17 Nov 2023, 11pm

17 Nov 2023, 11pm On the Shores of Dijila (Arabic)

10 Nov 2023, 11pm

10 Nov 2023, 11pm On the Shores of Dijila (Arabic)

3 Nov 2023, 11pm

3 Nov 2023, 11pm On the Shores of Dijila (Arabic)

27 Oct 2023, 11pm

27 Oct 2023, 11pm On the Shores of Dijila (Arabic)

20 Oct 2023, 11pm

20 Oct 2023, 11pm On the Shores of Dijila (Arabic)

13 Oct 2023, 11pm

13 Oct 2023, 11pm On the Shores of Dijila (Arabic)