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| + | |PIC = Yes, [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/15 Download Here] |
| |priority = 1069 - [[Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.]] | | |priority = 1069 - [[Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.]] |
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− | '''.persiangulf''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.]]<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> | + | '''.persiangulf''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.]]<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> |
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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> |
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− | ==Independent Objectior== | + | Although the United States government initially opposed the [[GAC]] objection to geographic-looking strings such as .persiangulf, they put out a statement in July 2013 that revised their position, saying it would remain neutral in the case of .persiangulf, thereby allowing the GAC to present a consensus objection regarding the string and all of its [[IDN]] versions.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/13637-amazons-dot-brand-likely-doomed-as-us-withdraws-geo-objection?goback=%2Egde_1840166_member_255992449 Amazons dot brand likely doomed, Domain Incite] Retrieved Oct 4 2013</ref> |
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| 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> |
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| 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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| + | ==Community Objection== |
| + | The Gulf Cooperation Council filed a community objections against this application.<ref>[http://www.iccwbo.org/products-and-services/arbitration-and-adr/expertise/icann-new-gtld-dispute-resolution/pending-cases/ Pending Cases, ICC.ICANN.org]Retrieved 15 May 2013</ref> |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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| [[Category:Culture New gTLDs|persiangulf]] | | [[Category:Culture New gTLDs|persiangulf]] |
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