AEserver and our founder Munir Badr have been featured across leading industry publications, spoken at major international events, and been recognised for two decades of pioneering domain registration and hosting services in the United Arab Emirates. This page brings together our press coverage, speaking engagements, events, and milestones in one place.
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In the Press
AEserver’s perspective on the UAE domain market, the rise of .ae, and the broader ccTLD landscape has been featured in interviews with leading industry publications.
Sedo · August 2022
.AE: The New Star in the ccTLD Sky
Sedo interviewed AEserver founder Munir Badr about the rise of the .ae extension and why it stands out among country-code domains. Munir shared how AEserver built its position in the UAE market since 2005, what makes .ae trusted by both local and international businesses, and why the aftermarket has seen sales averaging around $13,000 with several public deals reaching five and six figures, including auto.ae at $101,000 and tv.ae at $95,000.
The Ever-Evolving Domain and Hosting Industry in the UAE
Arabian Business featured Munir Badr on the state of the UAE domain and web hosting market. Munir discussed how local data protection laws are driving demand for UAE-based hosting, the role of Dubai as a gateway for regional digital infrastructure, and why .ae is becoming the preferred choice for businesses building regional trust. The piece also covered the growth of Domain Days Dubai, which welcomed nearly 300 attendees in November 2024 compared to 190 the previous year, with participation from TDRA, ICANN, and RIPE NCC.
AEserver.com: Largest Web Hosting Provider and Domain Name Registrar in the UAE
In this video interview, Site.Pro spoke to Munir Badr about AEserver’s position as the number one privately owned .ae registrar and largest hosting provider in the UAE. Munir walked through the history of the .ae domain since its delegation to the TDRA in 2007, why UAE businesses prefer local hosting despite higher bandwidth costs, practical lessons from running pricing campaigns, and his vision for a world-class data centre hub in Dubai.
AEserver represents the UAE domain and hosting community at major international conferences, ICANN meetings, and industry summits. Our team shares insights about the MENA digital market and learns from global peers.
CloudFest 2026 · March 2026, Germany
New Partnerships, New Technology, and New Opportunities for UAE Businesses
AEserver returned to CloudFest at Europa-Park, Germany to meet international partners in person, explore AI website builders and productivity tools, and discuss upcoming trends in domain names, including new gTLD releases and the evolution of .ae. The team came back with fresh ideas for hosting, security, and AI-powered tools that can help UAE entrepreneurs and established companies grow their digital presence faster.
AEserver attended the 85th ICANN public meeting to contribute to global domain policy discussions and represent the interests of .ae stakeholders in international forums.
Building Bridges Between MENA and African Domain Markets
AEserver joined Domain Summit Africa to explore collaboration opportunities between Middle Eastern and African domain ecosystems and expand partnerships across two of the fastest-growing regions.
AEserver represented the UAE at Webfair, engaging with the global web industry and deepening strategic partnerships with registrars, hosts, and infrastructure providers.
AEserver attended Domain Summit London to meet with registrars, registries, and investors shaping the future of the domain market, and to position the UAE as a hub for the next wave of digital-asset investment.
Beyond attending, AEserver organises and hosts its own events that bring the global domain and digital-asset community to the UAE.
Domain Days Dubai 2025 · Dubai, UAE
Connecting the Digital-Asset Future of the MEA Region
AEserver hosted Domain Days Dubai, the flagship conference bringing together registrars, registries, investors, and domain professionals from across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa to shape the future of digital assets in the region.
Two decades of operating as a licensed and accredited UAE registrar and hosting provider, plus industry recognition that reflects our long-standing commitment to the region.
20 Years of AEserver · 2005 to 2025
Two Decades of Serving UAE Businesses
From the first .ae registrations to managing infrastructure for thousands of businesses across the region, AEserver has been a licensed and accredited provider since 2005. The milestone was celebrated with an anniversary dinner at Domain Days Dubai 2025 alongside partners, customers, and industry leaders.
Industry Recognition for Digital Infrastructure Excellence
AEserver has been recognised as a Best e-Solution Provider in the UAE, reflecting our contribution to the local digital infrastructure and the trust of customers who have built their online presence on our platform.
For media enquiries, interviews, speaking invitations, and partnerships, contact our team directly.
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