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[Blog] Charting the Path Forward: ICANN Middle East Regional Plan FY26–30
by Fahd Batayneh July 6, 2025

July 6, 2025

Friends and Colleagues, I am pleased to share with you the final FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan as well as the FY26 Implementation Plan https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/charting-the-path-forward-icann-midd… Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Outcome of the Public Comment Window
by Fahd Batayneh June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

Dear All, As you know, the FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan was issued for Public comments between 31 March until 12 May 2025. During this time, 3 comments were received. A summary report was developed for the proceeding, and can be found at https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fy26-fy30-middle-east-re… We incorporated relevant comments towards developing the final version of the plan. The final version of the plan is currently being prepared for publication sometime in early July. We are also in the middle of developing the FY26 Action Plan. Thank you for your efforts in developing the regional plan. Wishing you all a happy and blessed Eid. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan - Public Comments Window
by Fahd Batayneh May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Dear All, The Public Comments window for the FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan is still open for comments, and remains so until Monday 12 May 2025 at 23.59 UTC. https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fy26-fy30-middle-east-re… So far, we have received 3 comments. If you have any comments to share, please do so before the end date. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Update on the FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan
by Fahd Batayneh April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Dear All, I trust this finds you well. As you are aware, the draft plan is out for public comments. https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fy26-fy30-middle-east-re… To date, we have received 1 public comment. We still have until 12 May at 23.59 UTC before the window closes. We plan to encourage public comments by reaching out to regional ccTLDs, ALSs, GAC members, and some regional community members all who are not members of this mailing list. And while we had suggested to organize a regional call to encourage input on the plan, such input has to be sent in writing to the public comments proceed. As a result, we felt that dropping the idea of having this call would be fine. Thoughts and ideas are very much welcome. Thank you, Fahd

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FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan
by Fahd Batayneh April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Dear All, Eid Mubarak! I am pleased to share with you the public comments window for the FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan. Announcement >> https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-feedback-on-fy26… Public Comments Window >> https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fy26-fy30-middle-east-re… The public comments window remains open until Monday 12 May 2025 at 23.59 UTC. Please share this with your respective relevant networks. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Re: FY26- FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Update Call_IV
by Seher Sagiroglu March 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

Dear all, Thank you very much for your participation to the FY26- FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Update Call_IV. The meeting notes and recordings are now added into the community space: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/MES/pages/112986283/FY26-… This was the last where we presented and discussed the Draft plan. As a next step, this draft plan will be published on for the public comment between 31 March- 11 May 2025. You may see the public commet upcoming proceedings here: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/upcoming-proceedings We would appreciate if you could spread the word to solicit more community inputs from wider stakeholder groups. Please let us know if you have any question or comments. Best, Seher From: seher.sagiroglu(a)icann.org When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM March 17, 2025 Subject: [Middle East Plan] FY26- FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Update Call_IV Location: Zoom Hi everyone, Please note that this will be our last call before we publish the draft plan for Public Comment Period. During the call, we aim to discuss the draft plan and discuss your comments/inpust. Prior to session, we kindly ask you to have a look into the proposed regional activities (Column C) and add your comments. Community Feedback Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gL-D_CrcPX1-K2Vja-cZn4A6HzbR2y3GncN… Zoom: Time: Mar 17, 2025 09:00 AM Universal Time UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96599315568 Meeting ID: 965 9931 5568 Passcode: U+@74w2DtW

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Re: FY26- FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Update Call_IV
by Seher Sagiroglu March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

Dear all, This is a gentle reminder for the update call today at 9:00 am UTC. Below you may find the participation details. Let me know if you have any question. Regards, Seher From: seher.sagiroglu(a)icann.org When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM March 17, 2025 Subject: [Middle East Plan] FY26- FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Update Call_IV Location: Zoom Hi everyone, Please note that this will be our last call before we publish the draft plan for Public Comment Period. During the call, we aim to discuss the draft plan and discuss your comments/inpust. Prior to session, we kindly ask you to have a look into the proposed regional activities (Column C) and add your comments. Community Feedback Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gL-D_CrcPX1-K2Vja-cZn4A6HzbR2y3GncN… Zoom: Time: Mar 17, 2025 09:00 AM Universal Time UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96599315568 Meeting ID: 965 9931 5568 Passcode: U+@74w2DtW

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Draft FY26-FY30 Middle East Regional Plan
by Fahd Batayneh March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

Dear All, I am pleased to share with you the first draft of the FY26-FY30 Middle East regional plan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vd7E9jFLqinQIcWByJhfrUSUrTV9q9tKDKSvGDn… This document is shared with you to share your valuable input and feedback. The document is in commenter mode. We will discuss this document during our Monday 17 March call. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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FY26- FY30 Middle East Regional Plan Update Call_IV
by Seher Sagiroglu March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

Hi everyone, Please note that this will be our last call before we publish the draft plan for Public Comment Period. During the call, we aim to discuss the draft plan and discuss your comments/inpust. Prior to session, we kindly ask you to have a look into the proposed regional activities (Column C) and add your comments. Community Feedback Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gL-D_CrcPX1-K2Vja-cZn4A6HzbR2y3GncN…<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gL-D_CrcPX1-K2Vja-cZn4A6HzbR2y3GncN…> Zoom: Time: Mar 17, 2025 09:00 AM Universal Time UTC Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96599315568 Meeting ID: 965 9931 5568 Passcode: U+@74w2DtW

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Our Monday Call
by Fahd Batayneh March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Dear All, I trust this finds you well, and Ramadan Mubarak to those who observe this holy fasting month. We have a call tomorrow; Monday 3 March, and a meeting invite has been sent for that call. During the call, we will discuss 3 items: 1. The amendments made to the draft FY26-FY30 ICANN Strategic Plan, and the final plan. The document at https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-strategic-plan-revision-o… shows the changes introduced towards developing the final ICANN Strategic Plan. 2. Our collaborative document at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gL-D_CrcPX1-K2Vja-cZn4A6HzbR2y3GncN… has some input under “Proposed Regional Activities”, and a new column by the name of “Desired Outcomes” has been added, too. This is based on our internal work. Please have a look at the Activities and Desired Outcomes prior to the call so that we can have a good discussion around it. 3. I have responded to the comments/input made by some of you. I thank you for those valuable comments/input. Please have a look at the responses added, and let us discuss during our call; if any. I look forward to talking to you all soon. Thank you, Fahd

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