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    • .dubai

    Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC

    Overview

    • .dubai is a geographic generic top-level domain (GeoTLD) created to represent and promote the Emirate of Dubai online.
    • The TLD was applied for under ICANN's New gTLD Program and is intended to provide an authoritative online brand identity for Dubai, its government, institutions, commerce, culture, events and landmarks.
    • The registry is identified in the application materials as the Dubai eGovernment Department (DEG). A registry entry in the ICANNWiki template also lists the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) UAE.

    History

    • The .dubai string was applied for during ICANN's New gTLD Program (Reveal Day referenced 13 June 2012).
    • .dubai was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 7 January 2015.
    • The Dubai eGovernment Department (DEG) is named in the application as the operator responsible for the TLD and its policies.

    Usage and Audience

    • Primary intended registrants are government-affiliated entities and organisations registered in Dubai, including entities in Dubai Free Zones.
    • The TLD's mission is to promote the Emirate and its constituents — residents, culture, events, commerce, economy, institutions, government and landmarks — by providing an online space and brand identity.
    • It is positioned as an authoritative namespace for government-affiliated communications and services related to Dubai.

    Registration Rules

    • Eligibility:

      • Restricted to government-affiliated entities and organisations registered in Dubai or any Dubai Free Zone.
      • Government-affiliated entities must provide the contact information of the entity's legal representative.
      • Registered organisations must provide their registration number as found in the Department of Economic Development of Dubai database.

    • Verification and audits:

      • Identifying information is collected prior to allocation of domain names; TRA and DEG will perform periodic audits and post-registration verification to ensure eligibility.
      • Established verification mechanisms used for gov.ae and co.ae restricted zones will be utilised.

    • Name limits and use restrictions:

      • DEG will maintain a list of second-level names (words) that may not be registered; examples of prohibited words include those that:
        • violate public morality or public order
        • are against a religion or religious character
        • deceive the public
        • are prejudicial to the interest or security of Dubai or the UAE
      • Restrictions on content and usage require that published content not violate public morality, not be against a religion, not deceive the public, and promote government entities, organisations or services in Dubai.

    • Permitted string relationships:

      • Government-affiliated entities may register names related to their executive functions.
      • Registered organisations may register names that match or are close and substantially related to their name or the service they render.

    SEO and Brand Impact

    • The .dubai TLD is intended to establish and reinforce an online brand identity for Dubai, reflecting its economic and commercial profile and supporting Dubai's position as a global hub.
    • By restricting registrations to government-affiliated entities and registered Dubai organisations and by enforcing content and name controls, the TLD aims to provide authoritative, trustworthy channels for online communication related to Dubai.
    • The policy approach (restricted eligibility, verification, and prohibited-name lists) is designed to maintain the integrity and reputation of the .dubai namespace.

    Operator

    Dubai Smart Government Department

    Whois

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domain:       DUBAI

organisation: Dubai Smart Government Department
address:      HH Ruler's Court, AlFahidi Street, Bastakiya Heritage Area P.O.Box 90300
address:      United Arab Emirates (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         Mr. Matar AlHumairi
organisation: Dubai Smart Government Department
address:      HH Ruler’s Court, AlFahidi Street, Bastakiya Heritage Area P.O.Box 90300
address:      United Arab Emirates (the)
phone:        +97143533334
fax-no:       +97143532988
e-mail:       dubaitld@dsg.gov.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

nserver:      GTLD.ALPHA.ARIDNS.NET.AU 2001:dcd:1:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.192.10
nserver:      GTLD.BETA.ARIDNS.NET.AU 2001:dcd:2:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.194.10
nserver:      GTLD.DELTA.ARIDNS.NET.AU 2001:dcd:4:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.198.10
nserver:      GTLD.GAMMA.ARIDNS.NET.AU 2001:dcd:3:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.196.10
ds-rdata:     32134 8 2 3b001ea7fb42657ce51e6d30dbf91a71b10ec5264c2a01b14082c5e3bd9a6f9d
ds-rdata:     32134 8 1 096078e36e111a0773bf2546212b8bad920528ef

whois:        whois.nic.dubai

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: 

created:      2015-12-17
changed:      2020-05-21
source:       IANA