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    Type
    Generic top-level domain
    Registry
    Competrol
    Operator
    Competrol (Luxembourg) Sarl
    Launched
    Registration term
    1–10 years
    DNSSEC
    Supported
    IDN
    Supported

    About .olayangroup domain

    .olayangroup is a brand gTLD that was applied for in ICANN's New gTLD Program by Olayan Investments Company Establishment. The application was managed by ARI Registry Services and was submitted in the 2012 application round. It failed its initial evaluation in May 2013 due to issues with financial questions in the application, making it eligible for an extended evaluation. As a brand TLD, it was designed to be a closed, exclusive namespace for the applicant's own use.

    Who can register .olayangroup domain

    Registration is strictly restricted. The applicant, Olayan Investments Company Establishment, stated its clear intention to be the sole registrant of all domain names within the .olayangroup extension. Only a few specifically designated employees of the company would have the authority to use or authorize the use of any domain names. Any potential use by affiliates would require a written license ensuring the company maintains full control.

    How to register .olayangroup domain

    This TLD is not allocated through commercial registrars. As a proposed brand TLD, the allocation process was defined by the applicant's application to ICANN. The process involved submitting a detailed application, undergoing ICANN's initial evaluation, and, after failing that, becoming eligible for an extended evaluation. The outcome of this extended evaluation would determine if the TLD would be delegated and enter the root zone, at which point the applicant's internal delegation process to its authorized users would begin.

    Typical uses of .olayangroup domain

    As a brand TLD, the .olayangroup extension would have been used exclusively by Olayan Investments Company Establishment and its authorized affiliates. The primary use cases would involve internal networks, corporate communications, branding campaigns, and secure online services for the conglomerate's various business interests. It would serve as a unified, trusted digital namespace for the group's global operations, distinguishing its official channels from generic or third-party domains.

    Tips for registering .olayangroup domain

    • The application specifically stated the company intended to be the sole registrant, indicating no public registration or sale of domains was ever planned.
    • As the application failed initial evaluation, the TLD was never delegated and is not an active, registrable product in the DNS root.
    • Any potential future activation would be contingent on the applicant successfully completing ICANN's extended evaluation process.
    • If delegated, all policies regarding registration, use, and content would be set and enforced unilaterally by the brand owner.

    Frequently asked questions about .olayangroup domain

    Who operates .olayangroup domain?The registry for .olayangroup domains is Competrol, administered by Competrol (Luxembourg) Sarl.
    Who can register a .olayangroup domain?

    The applicant, Olayan Investments Company Establishment, explicitly stated it intended to be the sole registrant. This means registration would not be open to the public, other companies, or individuals. Domain use would be limited to a small number of authorized company employees and potentially licensed affiliates under strict contractual control.

    Can I transfer a .olayangroup domain between registrars?

    As a proposed closed brand TLD with a single registrant, inter-registrar transfers would not be applicable in a traditional sense. Any internal reassignment of domain names would be governed by the company's own policies. Since the TLD was never delegated, no operational transfer policy was established with ICANN or registrars.

    Was the .olayangroup TLD ever activated?

    No, the .olayangroup TLD was never delegated into the DNS root. The application failed ICANN's initial evaluation in May 2013. While it became eligible for an extended evaluation, there is no public record of it proceeding successfully to delegation and activation.

    Could this TLD become available for public registration in the future?

    It is highly unlikely. The application was filed as a brand TLD, which are specifically intended for exclusive use by the brand owner. The applicant's statements clearly rule out public registration. Furthermore, the application's failed status makes any future activation under the current proposal improbable without a new application.

    What happens to a failed gTLD application?

    A failed application does not result in a delegated TLD. The applicant may choose to withdraw, correct deficiencies and proceed through an extended evaluation, or re-apply in a future application round. For .olayangroup, the public record indicates it failed initial evaluation and its subsequent status is unclear.