Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Domain names are registered in Palestine through the Palestinian National Internet Naming Authority (PNINA) that is located in Gaza Strip.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .ps (in English), and .falasteen (in Arabic).
Sub-domains: .com.ps; .org.ps; .net.ps; .edu.ps; .gov.ps; .sch.ps
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (variation of UDRP) before PNINA.
Authority name: Palestinian National Internet Naming Authority (PNINA).
Internet address: www.pnina.ps