What is .شبكة?
.شبكة is one of the older generic TLDs: ICANN records its delegation as October 23, 2013, long before the 2012 expansion.
In the DNS, .شبكة is stored as the ASCII string xn--ngbc5azd (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .شبكة, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .شبكة haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--ngbc5azd).
.شبكة FAQ
What does .شبكة mean?
.شبكة is Arabic for "web". It's a generic top-level domain, stored in the DNS as xn--ngbc5azd.
What is .شبكة used for?
.شبكة is mostly used for tech & startups. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .شبكة?
None. .شبكة is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .شبكة domain extension?
International Domain Registry Pty. Ltd. operates .شبكة as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .شبكة created?
.شبكة was delegated to the DNS root zone on October 23, 2013.
Is .شبكة a valid domain?
Yes. .شبكة is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .شبكة addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .شبكة domain?
.شبكة names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read International Domain Registry Pty. Ltd.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .شبكة DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .شبكة.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
