.bh
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| Introduced | 1 February 1994 |
|---|---|
| TLDtype | Country code top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | .BH Domain Registry |
| Sponsor | Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain |
| Intended use | Entities connected with: |
| Actual use | Gets some use in Bahrain; registrations are offered by local and international registrars.[1] |
| Registration restrictions | Domains under second level are open for international registration since May 2022[2]while all third level domain names require local presence and local trade licences. |
| Structure | Registrations are available directly at the second level, or at third level beneath some second-level labels |
| Documents | Registration rules |
| Dispute policies | Policies |
| Registry website | domains register |
| TLDtype | Internationalized country code top-level domain |
|---|---|
| Status | Approved (in 2019) |
| Registry | .BH Domain Registry |
| Sponsor | Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain |
| Intended use | Entities connected with Bahrainin theArabic script |
| Registration restrictions | Open for international registration since May 2022[2] |
.bhis theInternetcountry codetop-level domain(ccTLD) forBahrain.It is administered by theTelecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain(TRA).
History[edit]
The.bh domain was first delegated in 1994 to theUniversity of BahrainComputer Center. In 1999, the domain was delegated to theBahrain Telecommunications Company,which since remains the sponsoring organisation.[3]
In 2002, theTelecommunications Regulatory Authoritywas established, and in 2008, the Minister of Telecommunications of Bahrain assigned TRA as thegovernmental agencyresponsible for the management of the.bh top-level domain.[3]
On 6 December 2011, the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority commenced a request toICANNfor redelegation of the “.BH” top-level domain.[3]In March 2012, this request was completed.[4]
Structure[edit]
Registration directly at second level is available internationally,[2]while all registrations under the second level domain names listed below, require a local presence and relevant local licences.
| Second level domain | Intended purpose |
|---|---|
| .bh | Businesses (individuals also allowed) |
| .cc.bh | Businesses |
| .biz.bh | Businesses |
| .net.bh | Telecommunications and IT services providers (natural persons also allowed) |
| .edu.bh | Educational institutions |
| .info.bh | Information provision services |
| .med.bh | Medical services |
| .name.bh | Natural persons |
| .me.bh | Natural persons |
References[edit]
- ^"List of Registrars -.BH Domain Registry"..BH Domain Registry. 2022-12-10.Archivedfrom the original on 2022-05-28.Retrieved2022-12-10.
- ^abc"A Boost to Bahrain's Digital Presence: TRA to Launch (.bh) Domain Name Registry".Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain. 2021-10-18.Archivedfrom the original on 2022-12-10.Retrieved2022-12-10.
- ^abc"Redelegation of the.BH domain representing Bahrain to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority".IANA. 2012-01-08.Archivedfrom the original on 2022-05-13.Retrieved2022-12-10.
- ^"Report on the Delegation of the البحرين. (" albahrain ") domain representing Bahrain in Arabic script to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)".IANA. 2020-01-10.Archivedfrom the original on 2022-05-13.Retrieved2022-12-10.
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