What is .العليان?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .العليان on May 3, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on May 14, 2015.
In the DNS, .العليان is stored as the ASCII string xn--mgba7c0bbn0a (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
Competrol (Luxembourg) Sarl also runs 2 other TLDs, including .olayan and .olayangroup.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .العليان, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .العليان haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--mgba7c0bbn0a).
Same registry, other endings
2 other TLDs share this operator.
.العليان FAQ
What does .العليان mean?
.العليان is Arabic for "Olayan". It's a generic top-level domain, stored in the DNS as xn--mgba7c0bbn0a.
What country is .العليان?
None. .العليان is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .العليان domain extension?
Competrol (Luxembourg) Sarl operates .العليان as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .العليان created?
.العليان was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 3, 2016.
Is .العليان a valid domain?
Yes. .العليان is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .العليان addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .العليان domain?
.العليان names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Competrol (Luxembourg) Sarl's policy if you're unsure.
Is .العليان DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .العليان.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 31, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
