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The application was issued a single [[GAC]] Early Warning jointly submitted by the governments of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and UAE; the warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied. The warning notes that there is a lack of community involvement and support and that the applicant is trying to standardize and use a term for the body of water that is not used by the countries bordering the gulf, that is, they officially recognize it as being named the "Arabian Gulf".<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Persiangulf-AE-55439.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353382537000 PersianGulf AE, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref>

The application was issued a single [[GAC]] Early Warning jointly submitted by the governments of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and UAE; the warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied. The warning notes that there is a lack of community involvement and support and that the applicant is trying to standardize and use a term for the body of water that is not used by the countries bordering the gulf, that is, they officially recognize it as being named the "Arabian Gulf".<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Persiangulf-AE-55439.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353382537000 PersianGulf AE, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref>

==Independent Objectior==

==Independent Objector==

The [[Independent Objector]]  is responsible for determining if a new gTLD application is in the best interest of the Internet community. If not, he or she will file formal objections against a new gTLD application. [[Alain Pellet]], a law professor from the University of Paris and a former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and International Court of Justice, was chosen by ICANN to serve as the sole independent objector for the [[New gTLD Program]] in May, 2012. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14may12-en.htm Independent Objector for New gTLD Program Selected]. ICANN. Published 2012 May 14.</ref> The position was created by ICANN in accordance with the implementation of the [[New gTLD Program]]. As defined, the IO may be an individual or organization and must not be affiliated with any applicant and must carry out their responsibility without bias.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/wanted-somebody-to-object-to-new-gtlds/ Wanted: somebody to object to new gTLDs]. Domain Incite. Published 2011 November 23. Retrieved 2012 November 15.</ref>  

The [[Independent Objector]]  is responsible for determining if a new gTLD application is in the best interest of the Internet community. If not, he or she will file formal objections against a new gTLD application. [[Alain Pellet]], a law professor from the University of Paris and a former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and International Court of Justice, was chosen by ICANN to serve as the sole independent objector for the [[New gTLD Program]] in May, 2012. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14may12-en.htm Independent Objector for New gTLD Program Selected]. ICANN. Published 2012 May 14.</ref> The position was created by ICANN in accordance with the implementation of the [[New gTLD Program]]. As defined, the IO may be an individual or organization and must not be affiliated with any applicant and must carry out their responsibility without bias.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/wanted-somebody-to-object-to-new-gtlds/ Wanted: somebody to object to new gTLDs]. Domain Incite. Published 2011 November 23. Retrieved 2012 November 15.</ref>  

With Regards to .persiangulf, the IO notes the longstanding contention over the naming standard of the Persian Gulf, and of other international areas. He defers to a number of U.N. Naming Conventions and International Organizations that recognize "Persian Gulf" as the official name of the body of water, including the International Hydrographic Organization, which has a clear interest in maritime names.<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/the-independent-objector-s-comments-on-controversial-applications/persiangulf-general-comment/ PersianGulf General Comment, Independent-Objector-NewgTLDs.org]</ref>

With Regards to .persiangulf, the IO notes the longstanding contention over the naming standard of the Persian Gulf, and of other international areas. He defers to a number of U.N. Naming Conventions and International Organizations that recognize "Persian Gulf" as the official name of the body of water, including the International Hydrographic Organization, which has a clear interest in maritime names.<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/the-independent-objector-s-comments-on-controversial-applications/persiangulf-general-comment/ PersianGulf General Comment, Independent-Objector-NewgTLDs.org]</ref>

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