[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 26 April 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week ICANN to Open Istanbul Hub<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-25apr13-en.pdf> [PDF, 104 KB] Istanbul, Turkey... ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer Fadi Chehadé today announced the organization will open its first hub office in Istanbul, Turkey. 25 April 2013 New gTLD Board Committee Consideration of GAC Safeguard Advice<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23apr13-en.htm> To solicit input on how the New gTLD Board Committee should address GAC advice regarding safeguards applicable to broad categories of New gTLD strings. 23 April 2013 Proposed Final 2013 RAA<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-22apr13-en.htm> After an extended period of negotiations, ICANN is posting a Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) for public comment. 22 April 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://durban47.icann.org/files/meetings/durban2013/icann47-durban-logo-220x112-1532pst-10apr13-en.png]<http://durban47.icann.org/> 14 - 18 July 2013: 47th International Public ICANN Meeting - Durban<http://durban47.icann.org/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani@icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=911...>