.AE Domain General FAQ Arab Emirates FAQ - What is a domain name?
- A domain name is an addressing construct used for identifying and locating computers on the Internet. Domain names provide a system of easy-to-remember Internet addresses, which can be translated by the DNS into the numeric addresses (IP address) used by the network.
A domain name like www.aeda.ae is easier to remember than the IP address 66.230.200.100.
The two most common uses are internet addresses, where the domain name is prefixed by "www" (for example www.aeda.ae), and email addresses, where the domain name follows the '@' symbol (for example info@aeda.ae).
- What is a ccTLD, and what is .ae?
- A country code Top Level Domain or ccTLDs are specific to individual countries around the world. Some examples of ccTLDs are '.ae' for the United Arab Emirates, and '.au' for Australia.
A generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) is a top level domain name that is open to Registrants around the world. Domain names that end in .com, .net and .org are all gTLDs.
If an internet address has .ae at the end of it, its registered in the United Arab Emirates and a part of the .ae domain space, which is regulated by the .aeDA.
- What is a Registry, a Registrar and a Reseller?
- The Registry holds the database of domain names and operates the computers that make domain names visible on the internet. The Registry does not have direct contact with Registrants.
Registrars issue domain name licenses to Registrants. They decide whether or not your domain name application meets the policy rules. Registrars have direct access to the Registry so that they can process new registrations and renewals, as well as update Registrant contact details in the database. Registrars in the .ae domain are accredited by .aeDA.
Some Registrars use Resellers to provide customer sales and support. Resellers do not have direct access to the Registry, and must process registrations and renewals through their Registrar. Resellers are not accredited or licensed by .aeDA, they are appointed by the Registrar.
- How can I check a domain name to see if it is available?
- You can check the status of an existing domain name, and find out whether a name is available for registration, by using the public WhoIs service.
- How will .aeDA benefit the internet community in the UAE compared to what was offered by UAEnic?
- The .ae Domain Administration (.aeDA) is the department formed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) to oversee the management of the .ae domain name. The .aeDA established a new industry framework, consisting of a governance and administrative structure to increase the clarity of the roles within the industry, perpetuate growth of the namespace and promote competition by accrediting .ae Registrars.
To support the growth of the .ae ccTLD (country code Top Level Domain) the .aeDA made changes to the .ae name space to increase its openness and accessibility while retaining the strong moral and cultural identity of the UAE.
The main features of the new regime include:
world's best practice Registry System
new domain name policy
competitive domain name industry
improved consumer safeguards
- I want to know who is the current owner of a specific .ae domain or find out if the domain names is available, how can I do that?
- You can check the status of an existing domain name, and find out whether a name is available for registration, by using the public aeDA WhoIs.
- What is blacklisting?
- Blacklisting has been implemented on WHOIS Searches, to aid in the prevention of data-mining. Blacklisting occurs when a person makes too many .ae WHOIS Search enquiries Blacklisting means that a person is banned from using the .ae WHOIS Search service for a specified time period. The limit is 20 queries per hour from the same IP address. The ban will last for 24 hours.
- What can I do if the domain I would like to have is already registered by someone else?
- The .aeDA have a Domain Name Eligibility Policy which defines the eligibility criteria for .ae domain names. The .aeDA has a defined Complaints Handling Policy, and a Dispute Resolution Policy. These are posted on our Policy Page. Domain names are registered on a first come, first served basis.
- How can I become an accredited .aeDA Registrar?
- Registrars who apply and meet the .aeDAs requirements will move through the accreditation process. Registrars will sign a Registry Registrar Agreement with the .aeDA covering the technical ability to integrate with the Registry Systems, and their responsibilities as an accredited registrar to comply with the .aeDAs policy. Only those registrars who are accredited will be able to operate in the .ae name space. Contact us today if you are interested in becoming a registrar.
- Are there fees associated with becoming an accredited .aeDA Registrar?
- Yes. The .aeDA will charge fees to become and remain an accredited .aeDA Registrar. In addition to these yearly fees, registrars will pay a wholesale fee to the .aeDA for each domain name purchased.
Source: http://aeda.ae/
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