Radio Moyen-Orient

Radio Moyen-Orient (CHOU 1450 AM / 104.5 FM) is a commercial ethnic radio station operating from Saint-Léonard, Montreal. Founded by Antoine Karam and Zeina El-Soueidi, it has broadcast terrestrially since 2007 under 9015-2018 Québec Inc. The station serves over 200,000 Arabic-speaking residents in Greater Montreal. Programming runs mainly in Arabic, covering Levantine, Egyptian, and Maghrebi dialects, alongside weekly shows in French, English, and Armenian.

Talk radio forms the core of the daily schedule. Founder Antoine Karam leads live call-in segments during morning and evening drives. Callers weigh in on Middle Eastern politics and local Montreal affairs, creating a direct mix of international updates and practical Quebec integration info.

The playlist blends classic Levantine music and modern Arabic pop. Rotations feature well-known regional artists, including Fairuz, Amr Diab, and Wael Kfoury.

Why Listen:

• Direct news coverage from home countries paired with Montreal civic updates.
• Live open-line debates where listeners shape the daily discussion.
• Full-time Arabic programming format without shared time-slot sharing.

Listener Experience:
The 1450 AM signal gives solid coverage across East and Central Montreal. The 104.5 FM transmitter operates at low power, so signal quality fades if you drive out toward the West Island. On-air discussions are raw and unscripted, which keeps the talk engaging despite heavy ad loads during peak commuting hours.

Quick Facts

Frequency:1450 AM / 104.5 FM