What is .عرب?
.عرب entered the DNS root zone on May 23, 2017, 9 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, .عرب is stored as the ASCII string xn--ngbrx (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
League of Arab States also runs one other TLD, including .arab.
On the technical side, .عرب is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .عرب, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--ngbrx).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.عرب FAQ
What does .عرب mean?
.عرب is Arabic for "Arab". It's a generic top-level domain, stored in the DNS as xn--ngbrx.
What is .عرب used for?
.عرب 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 .عرب?
None. .عرب is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .عرب domain extension?
League of Arab States operates .عرب as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .عرب created?
.عرب was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 23, 2017.
Is .عرب a valid domain?
Yes. .عرب is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2017, so .عرب addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .عرب domain?
.عرب 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 .عرب DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .عرب.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 14, 2020. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
