The top-level domain (TLD), .IMAMAT, doesn’t appear to currently exist as a recognised TLD within the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) database. IANA is a department within the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) which oversees the global coordination of the DNS Root, IP addressing, and other resources such as protocol port and parameter numbers.
Domains are generally assigned by IANA following applications by corporations, organisations, or even geographical areas. Presently, there is a wide selection of domain names or extensions, also known as TLDs like .com, .org, .net, .edu, and a myriad of others including those pertaining to specific countries. For example, .uk signifies a website is associated with the United Kingdom, or .ca points to Canada.
In recent times, ICANN has been accepting proposals for new generic TLDs to add to the database. However, the process to create a new TLD like .IMAMAT would be long, complex, and costly. As per ICANN, the cost of the application fee is $185,000 and the applicants must prove they have the ability to run a domain registry. This is the reason the list of new TLDs usually consists of companies with the resources to register one, like .google, .apple, etc.
As well as the cost factor, ICANN has many rules and regulations for providing a new TLD. One condition emphasizes that the new TLD should not infringe upon the rights of others regarding terms of copyright or trademark. There are also stipulations on the technical and operational capability of the applying organization to reliably run a domain registry. Therefore, any organisation willing to get .IMAMAT, or any new TLD, has to make sure all these conditions are met.
Another point to consider is the first-come, first-serve principle. If someone is already using the proposed name, it won’t be available for you to use. So, if any entity was looking to register .IMAMAT, they would also have to ensure nobody else has beaten them to it.
Sources:
“New gTLD Application Process Frequently Asked Questions”, ICANN, accessed on 13th February 2022, https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/customer-service/faqs
“Root Zone Database”, IANA, accessed on 13th February 2022, https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db
“About IANA”, IANA, accessed on 13th February 2022, https://www.iana.org/about
Sullivan, D., “How to Register a New gTLD”, Name Kitchen, accessed on 13th February 2022, https://name.kitchen/content/how-to-register-a-new-gtld.
