The إمارات. (.emarat) ccTLD Domain Name Extension

Late last year we reported on the .ae Domain Administration, and mentioned the proposed introduction of the إمارات. (.emarat) ccTLD domain name extension, and plans to introduce Arabic language domain names.

Specifically, we reported that the .aeDA had finalised the 'backend' requirements that would allow the Registry to support Arabic language script, and that the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority had approved the adoption of إمارات.(.emarat). We mentioned that, subject to resolution of some policy related matters, Arabic script domain names with the إمارات. (.emarat) ccTLD will be available for registration.

About a year later, we can now report that the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced the opening of a 'sunrise' period for Arabic language إمارات.(.emarat) domain names. The sunrise period, during which trade mark owners may seek to register their trade marks in Arabic using the new ccTLD in Arabic, ends on 15 December 2010.