The .IQ Domain

Each country has an Internet domain, and Iraq has been assigned .IQ. Recognising this as an untapped resource, CITRI is working with the assigned registrars, and IANA (the Internet Assigned Name Authority) to orchestrate a controlled auction for these sought after domains names. Whether we become custodians of the domain, or work closely with the registrar, our target is to realise in excess of ten million dollars from the domain registration auction.

By registering a .IQ domain through CITRI, businesses and individuals can make use of their new domain identity, and help to make a fundamental difference to the future of the people of Iraq .

Each domain is distinctive, but there are some very desirable domains available – for example, an email address @HIGH.IQ would befit any member of MENSA.

The above table contains the proposed auction starting prices for the registration of an individual domain. Corporate and government bodies have a higher starting price, reflecting the reduced competition for trademark protected domains. Where the bidding exceeds the levels of two or five year registrations, then a bidder will automatically have their registration extended to this films period.

The auction is set to continue over an intense two month period, after which funds will be called upon from the winners of each bid, and registrations formalised. In the case that a registration is not successful, no funds will be charged, unless the individual wishes to make a donation to the fund.

Each successful bidder and donor will be listed on the CITRI web site, reflecting our thanks for their valued contribution.