.bh

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.bh
DotBh domain logo.png
Introduced1 February 1994
TLD type Country code top-level domain
StatusActive
Registry .BH Domain Registry
Sponsor Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain
Intended useEntities connected with:
Actual useGets some use in Bahrain; registrations are offered by local and international registrars. [1]
Registration restrictionsDomains 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.
StructureRegistrations 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.bh
register.bh
.البحرين
TLD type Internationalized country code top-level domain
StatusApproved (in 2019)
Registry .BH Domain Registry
Sponsor Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain
Intended useEntities connected with Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain in the Arabic script
Registration restrictionsOpen for international registration since May 2022 [2]

.bh is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bahrain. It is administered by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (TRA).

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History

The .bh domain was first delegated in 1994 to the University of Bahrain Computer Center. In 1999, the domain was delegated to the Bahrain Telecommunications Company, which since remains the sponsoring organisation. [3]

In 2002, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority was established, and in 2008, the Minister of Telecommunications of Bahrain assigned TRA as the governmental agency responsible for the management of the .bh top-level domain. [3]

On 6 December 2011, the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority commenced a request to ICANN for redelegation of the “.BH” top-level domain. [3] In March 2012, this request was completed. [4]

Structure

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.

List of second level domains
Second level domainIntended purpose
.com.bhBusinesses (individuals also allowed)
.cc.bhBusinesses
.biz.bhBusinesses
.net.bhTelecommunications and IT services providers (natural persons also allowed)
.edu.bh Educational institutions
.info.bhInformation provision services
.med.bh Medical services
.name.bhNatural persons
.me.bhNatural persons

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References

  1. ↑ "List of Registrars - .BH Domain Registry". .BH Domain Registry. 2022-12-10. Archived from the original on 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  2. 1 2 3 "A Boost to Bahrain's Digital Presence: TRA to Launch (.bh) Domain Name Registry". Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain. 2021-10-18. Archived from the original on 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  3. 1 2 3 "Redelegation of the .BH domain representing Bahrain to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority". IANA. 2012-01-08. Archived from the original on 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  4. ↑ "Report on the Delegation of the البحرين. ("albahrain") domain representing Bahrain in Arabic script to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)". IANA. 2020-01-10. Archived from the original on 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
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