.abudhabi

Overview

.abudhabi is a geographic top-level domain (geoTLD) intended to represent the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on the Internet. Proposed by the Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC), the TLD is designed to provide an official, easily identifiable online space for Abu Dhabi’s government agencies, organizations and communities.

History

• Delegated to the DNS root as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program on 6 April 2016.
• Applied for and proposed by the Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC) of the Government of Abu Dhabi.
• Back-end registry services are provided by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the United Arab Emirates.
• Classified as a gTLD with subtype geo and listed as delegated (string contention: No).

Usage and Audience

• Intended audience:
  • Abu Dhabi government agencies and entities affiliated with the Abu Dhabi government.
  • Organizations registered in Abu Dhabi (businesses, cultural organizations, religious groups, institutions).
• Purposes highlighted by the applicant:
  • Promote Abu Dhabi’s residents, culture, events, commerce, institutions and landmarks.
  • Provide authoritative online channels for government-affiliated entities and official communications.
  • Reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as an international economic and knowledge hub.

Registration Rules

• Eligibility and restrictions (as stated in the application):
  • Registration is restricted to entities affiliated with the government of Abu Dhabi and organizations registered in Abu Dhabi.
  • Specifically noted that domain registrations would be limited to agencies registered with the Abu Dhabi Government or entities affiliated with that government.
• Operational notes:
  • ADSIC was the applicant and policy proponent; TRA is identified as the provider of back-end registry services.
  • The application specifies the TLD will serve as an authoritative namespace for Abu Dhabi-related official use.

SEO and Brand Impact

• Intended brand effects described by the applicant:
  • Establish a distinct, authoritative online brand for Abu Dhabi.
  • Create official and authoritative channels for online communication and promotion of the Emirate.
  • Support government modernization goals by improving official online presence and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s global position in commerce and knowledge.

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domain:       ABUDHABI

organisation: Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre
address:      Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre
address:      International Tower Al Karama Street
address:      Abu Dhabi
address:      United Arab Emirates (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         Khadeeja Mohsen Al Faqeeh
organisation: Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre
address:      International Tower Al Karama Street
address:      Abu Dhabi
address:      United Arab Emirates (the)
phone:        +97126961146
fax-no:       +97126717333
e-mail:       adtld@adsic.abudhabi.ae

contact:      technical
name:         Manager Systems, ae Domain Administration
organisation: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of UAE
address:      Al Waheeda street Al Memzar
address:      P.O.Box 116688
address:      Dubai
address:      United Arab Emirates (the)
phone:        +97142300018
fax-no:       +97142300011
e-mail:       gtldsupport@aeda.ae

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whois:        whois.nic.abudhabi

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: 

created:      2016-02-26
changed:      2019-11-26
source:       IANA