.ae Domain Administration confirms technical readiness to support the Arabic domain name .emarat

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About TRA
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been established according to the UAE Federal Law by Decree No. 3 of 2003 - Telecom Law. Since then, the TRA has surpassed expectations by achieving its goals in record time.

The organizational objectives of the TRA are derived from the UAE Telecommunications Law, its Executive Order and the UAE National Telecommunications Policy.

These objects may be summarized by ensuring adequacy of telecommunications services throughout the UAE; achieving enhancement of services, both in terms of quality and variety; ensuring quality of service and adherence to terms of licenses by licensees; encouraging telecommunications and IT services within the UAE; promoting and enhancing the telecommunications sector within the UAE; promoting and developing the telecommunications sector in the UAE by training, development and the establishment of relevant training institutions; resolving any disputes between the licensed operators; establishing and implementing a regulatory and policy framework; promoting new technologies; ensuring that the UAE becomes the regional ICT hub; developing the country's human capital; and encouraging research and development.

About .ae Domain Administration (.aeDA)
The .aeDA was established in 2007 by the TRA as a department. It is the Regulatory Body and Registry Operator for the .ae domain name. The .aeDA is responsible for the setting and enforcement of all policy with regard to the operation of the .ae ccTLD as well as overseeing the operation of the Registry System

The .aeDA's role is to develop and execute policy; grow, develop and market the .ae namespace; accredit and manage .ae Registrars; educate the public, delivering and promoting the .ae domain name; facilitate the .ae Dispute Resolution Policy and represent .ae at International Forums.

As the .aeDA has been formed by the TRA, a federal government department, the .aeDA will continually strive to maintain best practice for the administration of the .ae ccTLD and will administer the .ae domain in a fair and transparent manner.

For further information, please contact Ashutosh Gupta, BPG Public Relations, Dubai
Tel: +9714-295 3456
Fax: +9714-295 1027