شبكة
. pronounced as “Shabaka” in Arabic, translates to “web or internet” in English. It is the first new gTLD (generic Top-Level Domain) to be launched in the next few years. Domain names in .shabaka will be exclusively in Arabic.
شبكة. (.SHABAKA) is being launched with the following phases:
Sunrise Period: 31 October 2013, 00:00 UTC – 29 December 2013, 23:59 UTC
Sunrise Period is only open to applicants who meet the TMCH Sunrise Eligibilty Requirements. The following requirements apply:
- Domain name requested must be in Arabic;
- SMD File will be requested upon application;
- Minimum registration period: 2 years.
Multiple applications received for the same domain name will be allocated based on the result of the auction process.
Landrush Period: 2 January 2014, 00:00 UTC – 31 January 2013, 23:59 UTC
Landrush Period is open to all registered entities and individuals.
Multiple applications received for the same domain name will be allocated based on the result of the auction process.
General Availability: from 4 February 2014, 00:00 UTC
Registration on first-come-first-served basis.