About
The .bh domain extension is the official international Top Level Domain extension for Bahrain.
.bh is a critical stepping stone in realising the vision of promoting Bahrain as the Digital Kingdom. It’s a really versatile domain name, and no registration restrictions on who can use a .bh domain – any individual or entity in the world can register one.
A .bh domain name offers all online entities and individuals a new, single destination to set up their web presence, showcase their national identity and function as a local business online.
Simply check the availability of your desired domain name. Then, register your chosen name with one of our trusted retailers. When you buy a .bh domain name you instantly join an ever-growing community of domain name trailblazers all over the world.
About the TRA
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is the official authority responsible for managing domain name operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It operates its country code top-level domains .bh and its IDN variant البحرين..
The Authority is an independent body with the mission to liberalize the telecommunications market and digital economy, oversee fair competition, and make available telecommunication resources, such as domain names, in a fair and transparent manner.
Pursuant to the Electronic Transactions Law, the Minister responsible for Telecommunications issued Resolution No. 3 of 2008 assigning TRA the responsibility for the registration and management of the .bh and البحرين. country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) as a national resource. This resolution was amended in 2018 paving the way for the Authority to manage the Bahrain domain names under new regulations.
Apart from the liberalized top-level domains .bh and البحرين., several restricted third-level domain extensions are available for specific registrant audiences:
| Third-Level Domain | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| .com.bh | Only for businesses or individuals |
| .net.bh | Only for businesses or natural Persons |
| .edu.bh | Only for educational Institutions |
| .biz.bh | Only for businesses |
| .info.bh | Only for information services |
| .cc.bh | Only for commercial companies |
| .med.bh | Only for medical related |
| .name.bh | Only for individuals |
| .me.bh | Only for individuals |
