Exclusive to the "Community" of the Arab League's 22 countriesBroad definition: language, residency, or Arab cultural tieEach registrar can add its own verification requirements

.arab Domain

.arab is the geo-cultural gTLD representing the Arab world online, delegated in 2017 and managed by the League of Arab States. It requires an office, administration, activity, or residency tie to one of the League's 22 member countries.

2017 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .ARAB domain

What is the .ARAB domain?

The .arab is the geo-cultural generic top-level domain (gTLD) representing the Arab world online, delegated to the root zone on May 22, 2017, and sponsored by the League of Arab States, with the registry's technical operations run by the United Arab Emirates' Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. The extension was created with the purpose of combining the 22 Arab countries into a single shared digital identity.

Registration is reserved for businesses and organizations with a registered office, central administration, or main activity within the territory of League of Arab States member states — formally termed the "Community" in the registry policy — or that have at least one domain contact residing or established in that territory. The Arab League itself defines as eligible any person whose language is Arabic, who resides in an Arabic-speaking country, and who is sympathetic to the aspirations of Arab peoples, a notably broader definition than a simple nationality criterion. Each individual registrar may also set additional verification requirements before completing registration.
Registration restrictions

Registration is reserved for businesses and organizations with a registered office, central administration, or main activity within the territory of League of Arab States member states (the "Community"), or with a domain contact residing or established in that territory. The Arab League defines as eligible any Arabic-speaking person, residing in an Arabic-speaking country, who is sympathetic to the aspirations of Arabic-speaking peoples. Individual registrars may set additional verification requirements. Contact our team to confirm availability and the exact requirements.

Extension .ARAB
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2017
Registry League of Arab States, with technical operations run by the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .ARAB

Who is the .ARAB domain for?

These are the most common situations where .ARAB is the ideal extension.

Businesses and organizations based in Arab League countries

The most direct use: entities established in one of the 22 member countries.

Arabic-speaking individuals culturally tied to the region

A broad eligibility definition, based on language and cultural affinity.

Pan-Arab cooperation bodies

Institutions reinforcing a shared digital identity among Arab countries.

Media and cultural projects in Arabic

Initiatives connecting with Arab audiences through a domain with strong regional identity.

.ARAB vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .ARAB with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.arab This page Entities and individuals tied to the Arab League Office, activity, or residency in a member country + registrar verification Inquire
.com Any project with no regional tie required None $14.99/yr

Registration process

How to register your .ARAB domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .ARAB domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .ARAB domain

Which countries does .arab cover?

The 22 member states of the League of Arab States.

How does the Arab League define who is eligible?

As any Arabic-speaking person, residing in an Arab country, who is sympathetic to the aspirations of Arab peoples.

Can my registrar require more than this?

Yes, each registrar can apply additional verification requirements before registration.

Who manages the .arab domain?

The League of Arab States, with technical operations run by the UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. It was delegated in 2017.

How much does a .arab domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .arab domain with miHosting?

Yes, if you meet the required tie to the Arab League Community. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.

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The .arab domain is the geo-cultural gTLD for the Arab world, managed by the League of Arab States since 2017. It requires a tie to one of the 22 member countries. Contact our team for the exact requirements and current pricing, and pair it with our professional hosting.