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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
No, we don’t offer trustee service, please notice though that for this extension there is no residence requirement.
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .AE domain?
No special requirements are needed to register a “.ae” domain.
Is there an official whois server for .AE domains?
Yes, it is whois.aeda.net.ae
Does .AE support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
The .AE Registry is not currently offering IDN characters.
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 2 and the maximum is 63
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “AEDA.AE”.
What is the range of characters that the .AE extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and the hyphen “-“. However, it is not possible to register domains that begin or end with a hyphen “-“ or start with the characters “xn—“.
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.ae” extensions is 1 year.
Does this extension support third level domains?
No, it does not support, you can register only domains with “.ae” extension, it is not supported domains like “.com.ae”.
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA)
P.O. Box 116688
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Administrative Contact
Mohammed Gheyath
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA)
P.O. Box 116688
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +971 4 220 8888
Fax: +971 4 230 0140
Technical Contact
Mohammad Al Zarooni
.ae Domain Administration (.aeDA)
P.O. Box 116688
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +971 4 230 0018
Fax: +971 4 230 0011
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