Monthly Archives: June 2011

New gTLDs approved by ICANN

Posted on June 20, 2011 by DBS Marketing

ICANN’s Board of Directors approved proceeding with the new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) program 20 June 2011 in Singapore, paving the way for the new domains.  ”ICANN has opened the Internet’s naming system to unleash the global human imagination. … Continue reading →

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Qatar launches IDN قطر.(.qatar)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by DBS Marketing

Qatar is the next Middle Eastern country to launch their IDN. A Sunrise Period for قطر. (.qatar) domain name applications is scheduled to start on June 30.  Holders of trademarks registered in Qatar will be able to apply for قطر. … Continue reading →

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New .com.de extension launching

Posted on June 17, 2011 by DBS Marketing

On June 20, the new .com.de extension will be launched. During the Sunrise phase commencing on June 20, eligible trademark holders (with matching trademark registered before July 20, 2010) and entities (with matching name registered with a German Commercial Register) … Continue reading →

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.tel short names now in General Availability

Posted on June 17, 2011 by DBS Marketing

The General Availability phase for two character and numeric-only .tel domain names opened on June 14. The .tel registry is now accepting applications on first-come first-served basis.

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Update on .kz regulations

Posted on June 17, 2011 by DBS Marketing

The Kazakhstan registry (KaZnic) has previously posted news regarding its new rules for .kz domains names, including a requirement to have all active domain names hosted locally. According to KaZnic, domain names registered before Sep 7, 2010 do not need … Continue reading →

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Landrush approaching for امارات.(.emarat)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by DBS Marketing

The Landrush phase for امارات. (.emarat) IDN domain names is set to open on July 14 and continue until August 13.  Registration is open to all entities and individuals.  Duplicate applications will be allocated by auction.

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Domain release in Brazil (.BR)

Posted on June 3, 2011 by DBS Marketing

The registry in Brazil will be releasing more than 300,000 additional domain names starting on June 4th 2011. During the 14-day liberalization period, eligible organizations may apply for the domain names (eligibility requirement includes business registration in Brazil). If there … Continue reading →

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