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SaudiNIC (.sa ccTLD) which is part of the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) announces  that the Arabic domain name registration under the Saudi new IDN ccTLD (السعودية.) will be opened on 17 Jumada II 1431 H (31/05/2010) in 2 phases:

1- Sunrise Phase: The period extending from 10:00 AM on Monday the 17th of Jumada II 1431 H (31th of May 2010 G), to 10:00 AM on Monday the 30th of Rajab 1431 H (12th July 2010 G). During this phase SaudiNIC shall accept applications for registration of Arabic domain names from any entity or individual who has a registered trade name or mark with Ministry of Trade and Industry in Saudi Arabia, including all governmental or semi-governmental authorities and organizations. These entities are given the opportunity to register Arabic domain names that correspond to their Arabic official or commercial names (without alternation, abbreviation, or translation) as they appear in the commercial registrations, trademark registration certificates, or the official name in case of governmental entities.

2- Landrush Phase: The phase when SaudiNIC shall begin accepting applications for registration of Arabic domain names from members of the general public. The Landrush phase starts from 10:00 AM on Monday the 18th Shawwal 1431 H (27th September 2010 G).
 
To follow are the published relative regulations :
- Arabic Domain Name Registration Regulation For Saudi IDN ccTLD
- Regulation for Opening Arabic Domain Name Registration
- Saudi Domain Names Objection Rules and Procedures
For more information please visit : www.nic.net.sa