# Event Details - **Event Name**: LAUNCH OF AFGHAN RADIO UK, UK'S FIRST AFGHAN RADIO STATION ON DAB - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join our Launch event for Afghan Radio UK (Voice of the Mountains), the UK’s first Afghan radio station available on DAB in West London.About this EventJoin us to celebrate the historic launch of the UK’s first Afghan Radio Station on DAB, bringing Afghan culture, music, news and community voices to households nationwide.Afghan Radio UK – DAB Launch CeremonyA New Era for Afghan Media in the United KingdomAn introduction to the UK’s first Afghan Radio Station on DABEVENT OBJECTIVESJoin us as we unveil this groundbreaking radio platform dedicated to representing and uplifting the Afghan community across the UK. This pioneering station will broadcast in Farsi, Dari, Pashto and English, offering news, cultural programming, music, community updates, youth voices, and opportunities for British Afghans to share their stories.At a time when Afghan communities across the UK seek connection, representation and reliable information, this station will serve as a vital hub—promoting cultural heritage, amplifying diverse perspectives, and strengthening community cohesion. Afghan Radio UK will also provide media training, volunteering opportunities and a platform for emerging Afghan talent.The station will broadcast nationally on DAB and will soon be available on smart speakers, its official website,Radioplayer, and TuneIn, ensuring easy access for listeners across the UK and worldwide.This launch marks a historic moment, celebrating Afghan identity, creativity and the importance of community-led media.? DATE: Thursday 15 January 2025? TIME: 5pm – 9pm? LOCATION: Afghanistan and Central Asian Association, Unit 9 Griffin Centre, Staines Road, Feltham, TW14 0HSTICKETS: FREE ENTRYClosest Tube station: Hatton CrossClosest Train stations: FelthamFor any queries, please contact Darius Nasimi on WhatsApp at 07440153483.KEYNOTE SPEAKER:Dr. Nooralhaq Nasimi MBE HonDSS(RHUL) – Founder & CEO, Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA)PANEL SPEAKERS:Professor Anna Gupta – School of Law and Social Sciences, Royal Holloway University of LondonKeith Best, Former Member of Parliament for Anglesey and Chair & Chief Executive of Wyndham Place Charlemagne TrustShabnam Nasimi, Former Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister for Afghan Resettlement, Victoria Atkins MP, and to the Minister for Refugees, Lord HarringtonPhilip Ruark-Davis, Education and Training Consultant, AfghanistanMODERATOR:Darius Nasimi, Head of Funding and Partnerships, Afghanistan and Central Asian AssociationEVENT SCHEDULE:16:00 – 16:10 | Welcome Remarks by Moderator16:10 – 16:20 | Keynote Address: Dr. Nooralhaq Nasimi MBE HonDSS(RHUL)16:20 – 16:30 | Introduction by Afghan Radio UK Staff and Volunteer Team16:20 – 17:00 | Panel Discussion on the Role of Community Radio + Q&A17:00 – 19:30 | Traditional Afghan Food & Live Music19:30 – 20:00 | NetworkingFREE AFGHAN FOOD & TRADITIONAL LIVE MUSIC IS INCLUDED.Live performance by renowned Afghan singer Yasin Mansuri.About ACAA:The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) is an award-winning British charity established in 1999, delivering advice, education, integration and community support for refugees and asylum seekers across the UK. Founded by Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi, who arrived in the UK as a refugee in 1999, ACAA has grown into the largest Afghan diaspora-led charity in the country, with offices in Hounslow, Harrow, Feltham, Birmingham and Liverpool.With decades of experience working with newly arrived refugees and diverse communities, ACAA continues to champion empowerment, representation and integration.Join us on Thursday 15 January to celebrate this landmark achievement!We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and unifying evening.? INTERESTED IN SPONSORING OR BOOKING A FREE STALL?PLEASE CONTACT US:? darius@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk? 07769406432, 07380856052 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/571efe70-cad1-11f0-8d89-01c256ce8188-rimg-w523-h740-dc644015-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/feltham/launch-of-afghan-radio-uk-uks-first-afghan-radio-station-on-dab/100001974511385707 - **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, charities, volunteering, business, workshops, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Afghanistan & Central Asian Association - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Feltham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Afghanistan & Central Asian Association - **lat**: 51.4580383 - **long**: -0.4083591 - **full address**: Afghanistan & Central Asian Association, Staines Road, Feltham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LAUNCH OF AFGHAN RADIO UK, UK'S FIRST AFGHAN RADIO STATION ON DAB - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4b239bf719e2f5c8165b20f6c49b2e69087f159be849b6436b5864833ebd3d72-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc644013-gmir.jpg?v=1769091411 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LAUNCH OF AFGHAN RADIO UK, UK'S FIRST AFGHAN RADIO STATION ON DAB being held? - **A:** LAUNCH OF AFGHAN RADIO UK, UK'S FIRST AFGHAN RADIO STATION ON DAB takes place on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Afghanistan & Central Asian Association, Staines Road, Feltham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing LAUNCH OF AFGHAN RADIO UK, UK'S FIRST AFGHAN RADIO STATION ON DAB? - **A:** LAUNCH OF AFGHAN RADIO UK, UK'S FIRST AFGHAN RADIO STATION ON DAB is organized by Afghanistan and Central Asian Association. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "LAUNCH OF AFGHAN RADIO UK, UK'S FIRST AFGHAN RADIO STATION ON DAB", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4b239bf719e2f5c8165b20f6c49b2e69087f159be849b6436b5864833ebd3d72-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc644013-gmir.jpg?v=1769091411", "startDate": "2026-01-15", "endDate": "2026-01-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/feltham/launch-of-afghan-radio-uk-uks-first-afghan-radio-station-on-dab/100001974511385707", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Afghanistan & Central Asian Association", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Staines Road", "postalCode": "TW14 0HS", "addressLocality": "Feltham", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.4580383", "longitude": "-0.4083591" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join our Launch event for Afghan Radio UK (Voice of the Mountains), the UK’s first Afghan radio station available on DAB in West London.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2026-01-15", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/feltham/launch-of-afghan-radio-uk-uks-first-afghan-radio-station-on-dab/100001974511385707" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/feltham/launch-of-afghan-radio-uk-uks-first-afghan-radio-station-on-dab/100001974511385707", "price": 0, "name": "FREE ENTRY" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Afghanistan and Central Asian Association", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/afghanistan-and-central-asian-association/24390158" } ] } ] ```