What is .ارامكو?
.ارامكو entered the DNS root zone on October 15, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
In the DNS, .ارامكو is stored as the ASCII string xn--mgba3a3ejt (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
Aramco Services Company also runs one other TLD, including .aramco.
On the technical side, .ارامكو is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .ارامكو, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.ارامكو FAQ
What does .ارامكو mean?
.ارامكو is Arabic for "Aramco". It's a generic top-level domain, stored in the DNS as xn--mgba3a3ejt.
What country is .ارامكو?
None. .ارامكو is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .ارامكو domain extension?
Aramco Services Company operates .ارامكو as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .ارامكو created?
.ارامكو was delegated to the DNS root zone on October 15, 2015.
Is .ارامكو a valid domain?
Yes. .ارامكو is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .ارامكو addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .ارامكو domain?
.ارامكو names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Aramco Services Company's policy if you're unsure.
Is .ارامكو DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .ارامكو.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
