RIYADH — The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has launched the second phase of the registrar accreditation for Saudi domain names, which aims to enable Saudi companies operating in the IT sector to invest in Saudi domain names and related services.

The Commission seeks to enhance the Saudi domain name services industry through accredited registrars and allocated national companies specialized in Internet services and domain names, as well as increase the use of Saudi domain names.

Those seeking to become accredited registrars shall fill the information required on the website: www.nic.sa. The application period is open and not limited in time.

The first phase resulted in the accreditation of several registrars to provide Saudi domain name registration services, such as The Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. (Solutions by STC), NourNet, Sahara Net, Raqmiyat LLC, and Hawsabah. — SPA