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PNINA is doing its best to make the migration process to the new system as smooth as possible and ensure the CRs are completely ready for this important upgrade.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Palestinian National Internet Naming Authority

1. NON-REFUNDABLE Transfer fees will be imposed on all domain transfers (10$ for local registrars and $20 for international ones)
2. Renewal of transferred domains is not mandatory anymore
3. Registrars can modify ALL contact information of a domain name including owner name and email without PNINA interference (if there is no lock imposed by the registry or the client).
4. Authorization key of a registered domain name should be communicated to the domain owner by the CR to give him full control of the fate of his domain.
5. Domain transfer can be conducted mutually between registrars or by providing the authorization key to the gaining registrar.
6. No renewal for domain owner modification will be imposed.
7. Prices for .Felasteen domain names will be identical to .ps ($20 for local registrars and $35 for international ones) with the same discounts applied for multiple year registration.
8. No change in the premium or 2/3 character domain names policy and prices.
9. Character folding for Arabic domain names should be registered by the CRs and will be treated as different domain names and charged accordingly.
10. Dispute resolution rules and procedures will be the same for .PS and .Felasteen.

This workshop reviewed and covered the Palestinian IDN (.falasteen) registration procedures and policies, technical, administrative and financial aspects have been explained and discussed.

PNINA General Manager Mr.Marwan Radwan welcomed the attendees, said that PNINA has completed all the preparations for launching new automated registration system and announced opening the registration of the Palestinian IDN (.falasteen)  .

Mr .Radwan declared that the Registration will be opened in two stages, the first on 18 October 2010 for local and international organizations; companies and Trademarks holders to enable register their domain names in Arabic language through PNINA Certified Registrars this sunrise period will end on 30 November 2010.

The second stage will start on 2 January 2011 where the registration will be open for local and international individuals and institutions. Only applications with correct and complete information will be considered for registration. All applications will be processed on equal basis and according to the first-come-first-serve principle through PNINA registrars.

Discussion and questions was opened at the end of the workshop for all aspects of launching and using the new automated system, second workshop for technical aspects will be holding on 20-10-2010.

PNINA launched its official website in new design on 30 September 2010in keeping abreast with the launch of Palestinian country code Top-Level-Domain in Arabic (.falasteen).

PNINA was keen to keep development on the website with the achievements and aspirations for the future of .PS registry and the information technology sector in Palestine.

The new website includes many new, important and interactive sections which serve all stakeholders whether individuals or Institutions or companies, It also contains all the information necessary for domain names registration and the required documents and fees, rules and procedures to be followed as well.