| Phase & Extension Launching in next 30 Days | Start Date | Order Entry Deadline Date |
First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users | Early Access Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .channel | 4-Feb-2025 | 10-Feb-2025 | Yes | This phase is open to all interested registrants that meet the registrant eligibility criteria. Privacy Protection is not allowed for this phase. | General Availability | |
| .channel | 11-Feb-2025 | n/a | Yes | This phase is open to all interested registrants that meet the registrant eligibility criteria. Privacy Protection is not allowed for this phase. | ||
| Phase & Extension Future & Ongoing Launch Phases |
Start Date | Order Entry Deadline Date |
First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users | Sunrise | |
| .kw | 23-Sep-2024 | 20-Mar-2025 | Yes | Trademark required. Non-refundable application fee. | Landrush | |
| .kw | 23-Mar-2025 | 19-Sep-2025 | Yes | TBD | ||
| General Availability | ||||||
| .kw | 23-Sep-2025 | n/a | Yes | TBD | ||
Spotlight
.KW
The Kuwait domain registry has announced the availability of top-level .KW domain registrations for the first time. This launch will take place between September 2024 and September 2025, beginning with a 6-month long Sunrise period. Applications during Sunrise will require a matching trademark and will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. International trademarks are welcome, no local presence in Kuwait will be required.