What is .arab?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .arab on May 23, 2017. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 12, 2015.
League of Arab States also runs one other TLD, including .عرب.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .arab, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .arab haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.arab).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.arab FAQ
What does .arab mean?
.arab is a generic top-level domain named for the word "arab", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .arab used for?
.arab is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .arab?
None. .arab is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .arab domain extension?
League of Arab States operates .arab as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .arab created?
.arab was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 23, 2017.
Is .arab a valid domain?
Yes. .arab is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2017, so .arab addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .arab domain?
.arab names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read League of Arab States's policy if you're unsure.
Is .arab DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .arab.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 14, 2020. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
