What to Do If the Domain Name You Want Is Already Taken
if the domain name you want is already taken: try another extension (such as .sa, .com.sa or .net), add a short word to the name (such as get or ksa),…
5 Oct 2026 · 6 min readA Saudi domain gives your site a clear local identity and builds trust with Saudi customers. This article answers the question we hear most, how much does it cost?, then walks through the registration steps and what you need to get it approved the first time.
| Extension | For | Yearly price |
|---|---|---|
| .sa | Individuals and companies | 99 SAR |
| .com.sa | Companies and commercial entities | 99 SAR |
| .السعودية | Individuals and entities (Arabic-script domain) | 99 SAR |
| .pub.sa | Individuals | 99 SAR |
| .net.sa | Licensed telecom and IT entities | 99 SAR |
| .org.sa | Licensed non-profits | 99 SAR |
| .edu.sa and .sch.sa | Licensed educational bodies and schools | 99 SAR |
| .med.sa | Licensed health entities | 99 SAR |
Annual renewal prices at the time of writing; the first year includes registration and verification fees; current prices are always on the Saudi domain page.
Individuals: national ID number and Nafath verification. Companies: commercial registration number, and the domain must match the business name or its registered trademark. Specialized extensions need a valid license from the relevant authority. Full details in documents required for a Saudi domain.
Direct registration with the Saudi Network Information Center is no longer available for new domains; registration goes through accredited registrars. Domains registered earlier with the center can be transferred with an Auth-code.
At Hyyat Host, the first year includes registration and Nafath verification fees, and renewal is 99 SAR per year for every extension, such as .sa, .com.sa and .السعودية, with a 12% discount for multi-year registration.
Yes. The first year includes registration, Nafath verification and follow-up fees; after that, renewal is 99 SAR per year.
Usually within 24 hours once documents are complete and Nafath verification is done.
No. Direct registration is no longer available; domains are registered through accredited registrars. Hyyat Host submits your request to the center through an accredited registrar and follows it until activation.
if the domain name you want is already taken: try another extension (such as .sa, .com.sa or .net), add a short word to the name (such as get or ksa),…
5 Oct 2026 · 6 min readIndividuals: national ID number and Nafath verification, eligible for .sa, .pub.sa and .السعودية. Companies: commercial registration number, and the d…
5 Oct 2026 · 3 min readWhen you decide to register a Saudi domain for your business, you will find several extensions: .sa, .com.sa, .السعودية and more. All are official Sau…
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