Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2010-04-22 - Delegation of Saudi Arabia IDN ccTLD
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2010-04-22 - Delegation of Saudi Arabia IDN ccTLD
Approval of Delegation of IDN ccTLD Fast Track Application from Saudi Arabia
- Proceed with delegation process pursuant to IANA Functions processes.
- Responsible entity: IANA Functions Department
- Due date: Per IANA Functions processes
- Implementation date: Completed per IANA Functions processes
Delegation of the [IDN] ("Al-Saudiah") domain representing Saudi Arabia in Arabic to the Communications and Information Technology Commission
Whereas, Saudi Arabia is a country currently listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard;
Whereas, [IDN] (xn--mgberp4a5d4ar)("al-Saudiah") is a string that has been deemed to appropriately represent Saudi Arabia through the IDN Fast Track process.
Whereas, ICANN has received a request for delegation of [IDN]. to the Communications and Information Technology Commission.
Whereas, ICANN has reviewed the request, and has determined that the proposed delegation would be in the interests of the local and global Internet communities.
It is hereby RESOLVED (2010.04.22.06), that the proposed delegation of the [IDN]. domain to the Communications and Information Technology Commission is approved.
- Information on the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process is available at http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/fast-track/.
- The IANA Report on Delegation is available at http://www.iana.org/reports/2010/alsaudiah-report-07apr2010.html.
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.