AEserver’s 20 Year Anniversary

In 2025, AEserver celebrates its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2005 by UAE based entrepreneur Munir Badr, it has come a long way from manual domain name registration by fax to becoming the flagship of the domain name & hosting industry in the United Arab Emirates. Today, AEserver is not just a domain registrar, but one of the key players in the Middle East, GCC and international digital solutions provider market.

From Fax to the Future

The early years of AEserver were reminiscent of the era of the dialup Internet. To register a domain, you had to fill out a paper form, print it out and send a fax to the registry. This is how the first .ae domains were registered. This manual process now looks archaic, but it was with this that the history of the digital solutions provider market in the UAE began.

The first officially accredited .AE registrar

In 2008, AEserver received the status of an official accredited .ae registrar from the TRA (Telecommunication Regulatory Authority) – one of the first in the country. Since then, the company remains one of the few registrars authorized to directly register .AE domains and other national extensions, including the Arabic IDN .emarat.

This has played a vital role in the development of the digital infrastructure of the Emirates. Thanks to its license and infrastructure, AEserver has become a strategic partner for many public and private organizations in the region.

A leader in hosting and cloud services

In addition to domains, AEserver is actively developing shared hosting and cloud servers. Unlike most international providers, AEserver’s servers are located directly in the UAE, which ensures low latency, high speed, and compliance with local legislation.

At the same time, the company also provides international services: registration of global domain zones (.com, .net, .org and 700+ new domain zones), as well as hosting outside the region. This makes AEserver a universal IT partner for companies operating in different countries.

Growth and development

Every year, AEserver demonstrates steady growth – both in the number of clients and in turnover. This is the result of a strategic focus on quality, support in the native language for local clients and adaptation to new technologies: from integration with DNSSEC and Anycast to the implementation of automated control panels for users.

Domain Days – The Largest Conference in the Region

Special attention should be paid to Munir Badr’s initiative to create Domain Days Dubai – the first conference in the Middle East dedicated to the domain industry. Every November, registrars, resellers, hosting providers, cybersecurity companies and domain sellers from all over the world gather in the UAE for a two day B2B event.

Domain Days features keynotes, roundtables, panel discussions, and the region’s first domain auction, which also included regional domains. Some of them were bought for impressive amounts, confirming the interest in these extensions and the investment appeal of digital assets.

What else is important to know about AEserver?

SSL certificates and security: AEserver offers a full range of SSL solutions, including wildcard and EV certificates, Let’s Encrypt integration, and HTTPS support by default.

Support is available in multiple languages, thanks to AI and native English and Arabic speakers that work in the company. Customers receive personalized support, which is critical for local businesses.

Automation and API: WHMCS support, API integration, and a control panel make AEserver convenient for resellers and agencies. Our partnership model is very flexible and very profitable with many of the top agencies working with us.

Partnerships: AEserver is accredited by many global domain registries, software & services providers bringing the best technology and solutions for businesses in the region.

20 years is not just a number, it is a sign of market trust and business maturity. AEserver has become an integral part of the digital transformation in the UAE and continues to be a driver of growth, innovation, and quality in the industry.

If you are looking for a reliable partner for domain registration, hosting, or cloud solutions in the MENA region, AEserver remains one of the best choices.