BY HAND
Internet
Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
New TLD Applications
4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 330
Marina del Ray, CA 90292
USA
October 2, 2000
Dear
ICANN,
Please
find herewith the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free
Zone Authority’s (DTEC-MFZA) application for two new TLDS
(the New TLDs): <.go>
<.dubai>
The
purpose behind the proposed <.go> unrestricted TLD may be stated as
follows:
A
next generation TLD that signifies reliability, integrity, safety and
soundness based on the following seven principles:
(i)
The implementation of sound registrar accreditation policies based
on the criteria and policies established by ICANN;
(ii)
The on-going verification of accredited registrars to ensure
compliance with the terms and conditions of the accreditation;
(iii)
The development of registration criteria intended to reflect the
above goals;
(iv) The rigorous implementation by registrars of those registration
criteria;
(vi)
The introduction of fair and balanced measures to safeguard
intellectual property rights;
(vi)
On-going monitoring to ensure that the second-level domain is being
used in a manner consistent with the representations made at the time of
application;
(vii)
Cost-effective, expeditious, fair, balanced, neutral and
transparent conflict resolution procedures.
The purpose behind the proposed
<.dubai> restricted TLD may be characterized as encompassing all of
the foregoing and, in addition, the requirement of a nexus between the
applicant/domain name holder and activities being carried out in or with
or arising out of or relating to the Emirate of Dubai or Dubai Internet
City.
DTEC-MFZA
is confident that it can marshal the resources required to sponsor
successfully the New TLDs, working in partnership with ICANN and global
strategic partners, such as Network Solutions Inc. (Verisign Global
Registry Services). It looks
forward to the inauguration of the Dubai Internet Domains Registration
Authority, as soon as ICANN has given a positive indication in respect of
the instant application.
This application consists of the following:
TAB 1:
Sponsored TLD Application Transmittal Form;
TAB
2: The
Sponsoring Organization's Proposal, with cover sheet and attachments and
accompanying materials;
TAB 3:
The Registry Operator's Proposal, with cover sheet and attachments
and accompanying materials;
TAB 4:
A Description of TLD Policies, with cover sheet and attachments and
accompanying materials;
TAB 5:
A Statement of Requested Confidential Treatment of Materials
Submitted;
TAB 6:
Fitness Disclosure of Sponsoring Organization;
TAB 7:
Fitness Disclosure
of Registry Operator.
TAB 8:
3½" floppy diskettes (IBM high density) and CD-ROMs;
TAB 9:
Payment in the form of a check for USD50,000
We
have exercised our best efforts in completing this application in the
short time available. Should
you require further information or clarification regarding any part of the
application, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We
look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with ICANN and to
contributing the energy, commitment and resources of DTEC-MFZA and its
Dubai Internet City to the betterment of the Domain Name System and the
benefit of the Global Internet Community.
Sincerely,
Mohammed
Al-Gergawi
Director General
Dubai
Technology, Electronic Commerce
&
Media Free Zone Authority
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