.arab
.arab is a generic extension, run by League of Arab States since 2017. Anyone can register a .arab name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | League of Arab States |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 23 May 2017 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.arab/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.arab |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/arab |
Registrars that sell .arab
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .arab domain
The .arab registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .arab domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from League of Arab States
| .عرب | Generic · 2017 |
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .arab extension?
League of Arab States is the registry operator for .arab. The registry keeps the list of every .arab name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .arab domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .arab name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .arab created?
.arab was added to the DNS root zone on 23 May 2017, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .arab domain?
The .arab registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.arab/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.arab. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .arab signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .arab zone is signed, so a .arab domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.