December 2019 - Middle-East

FW: The Nov/Dec Digital Watch newsletter is now available
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 23, 2019

Dec. 23, 2019

This newsletter by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) might be of interest to some. Fahd Date: Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:53 AM Subject: The Nov/Dec Digital Watch newsletter is now available View this email in your browser [watch.us6.list-manage.com] The November & December issue of the Digital Watch newsletter is out! Highlights:Our cover story: Berlin 2019: The dawn of a new IGF? An overview of trends in November and December: Discussions on cyber issues continue at the UN; Internet companies take new measures to address online misinformation and deepfakes A look back at the data-breach landscape of 2019: How many were there, and which sectors were affected the most? Security; the Internet economy; digital rights; and, infrastructure were among the most prominent issues over the past two months A review of policy discussions in Geneva during November and December The calendar of upcoming events in January. The GIP Digital Watch’s revised version of REM's It’s the end of the world as we know it Read the newsletter [watch.us6.list-manage.com] [watch.us6.list-manage.com]

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[Reminder] ICANN66 Online Readout Session | Wednesday 11 December 2019 | 10.00 AM – 11.15 AM UTC
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 23, 2019

Dec. 23, 2019

Friends and Colleagues, We trust thins finds you well. You are cordially invited to the ICANN66 Online Readout Session. When: Wednesday 11 December at 10.00 AM – 11.15 AM UTC Where: Zoom at https://icann.zoom.us/j/234707966 Agenda: 1. Welcome Remarks | Baher Esmat [1 minute] 2. Update from the GAC | Manal Ismail [10 minutes] 3. Update from the GNSO (EPDP 2.0, SubPro, PDP 3.0…) | Rafik Dammak [10 minutes] 4. Universal Acceptance of TLDs | Sarmad Hussain [10 minutes] 5. Evolving the Multistakeholder Model of ICANN’s Governance | Nadira Alaraj [10 minutes] 6. Update from the NomCom | Hadia Elminiawi [10 minutes] 7. Updates on ATALS III | Hanan Alkhatib [10 minutes] 8. Q&A | All [8 minutes] 9. Closing Remarks | Baher Esmat [1 minute] We look forward to seeing you online. Thank you, Baher Esmat and Fahd Batayneh Global Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East ICANN

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Dec. 19, 2019

For those interested in the Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) debates, the below report curated by DiploFoundation for the Global IGF 2019 in Berlin might be of interest. Fahd Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 12:17 PM Subject: [Ext] IGF 2019 Final Report | Outcomes | Trends | AI | Cybersecurity | Children's Rights | Data analysis and more! Is this email not displaying correctly? View this email in your browse [diplomacy.us5.list-manage.com] IGF 2019 Final Report is out! The 16-page report includes: [diplomacy.us5.list-manage.com] Commentary: Reflecting on IGF 2019 Trends: Data governance, Cybersecurity, Digital inclusion, AI Summary of main discussions: Technology and Infrastructure, Human Rights, Legal and Regulatory issues, SDGs Reports and studies launched Data analysis Takeaways from IGF 2019 main themes....and more! The IGF 2019 Final Report is available online and in PDF version in the link below. Read the IGF 2019 Final Report Do you think this e-mail can be of interest to your friends or colleagues? Forward this email!

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FW: Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 19, 2019

Dec. 19, 2019

The below leadership positions within ICANN might be of interest to some. If interested, please read on. And please do share with relevant people within your networks. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Date: Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 2:53 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions Apply Now for ICANN and PTI Leadership Positions 18 December 2019 LOS ANGELES – 18 December 2019 – Today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN and Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), an affiliate of ICANN organization. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is 18 February 2020 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). We are inviting applications for the following positions: Two members of the ICANN Board of Directors. One member of the PTI Board of Directors. Two regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one from the European region and one from the North American region. One member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's system of unique identifiers and, in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. The selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward the evolution of the Domain Name System as an essential global resource. Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skills, and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the NomCom webpage. Application Deadline and Process Candidates must submit applications through the online candidate portal. For full consideration, the NomCom must receive applications by 18 February 2020, 23:59 UTC. There will be no grace period for candidates to complete their application forms through the online candidate portal. Candidate applications that remain incomplete at the end of this period will not be considered. Candidates will receive an automated email from either no-reply(a)email.zenginehq.com or no-reply(a)webportalapp.com after creating an account. In addition, candidates can contact NomCom Staff Support at nomcom2020(a)icann.org if there are any questions. All applications are confidential. Selections are expected to be announced by August 2020. Successful candidates will assume their positions after ICANN's Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held during ICANN69, which runs from 17-22 October 2020. Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation These positions require regular participation in teleconferences and may involve significant international travel, including to ICANN's three annual Public Meetings. Meetings will be held in Hamburg, Germany (17-22 October 2020); Cancún, Mexico (20-25 March 2021); The Hague, Netherlands (14-17 June 2021); and Seattle, United States (23-28 October 2021). Reasonable direct and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service will be reimbursed. Each ICANN Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but it is not required. (See Board Member Compensation.) For More Information Learn more by visiting the 2020 NomCom website. If you have any questions or comments, email nomcom2020(a)icann.org. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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FW: NextGen@ICANN68 Application Round Is Now Open
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 18, 2019

Dec. 18, 2019

The NextGen Program for ICANN68 might be of interest to those studying, and are from the Asia-Pacific region, or are studying in the same region. There are other terms and conditions that you may want to get yourself better acquainted with by reading the link below. The application round will remain open until 24 January 2020 at 23.59 UTC. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 2:26 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- NextGen@ICANN68 Application Round Is Now Open NextGen@ICANN68 Application Round Is Now Open 17 December 2019 LOS ANGELES – 16 December 2019 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) launched the application round for those interested in participating in the ICANN68 Public Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, through the NextGen@ICANN program. ICANN68 will take place from 22 June to 25 June 2020. The application round will remain open until 24 January 2020. Successful candidates will be announced on the ICANN website on 24 February 2020. For more information, click here. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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[SAVE THE DATE] Middle East DNS Forum 2020 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 24-25 March 2020
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 16, 2019

Dec. 16, 2019

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FW: ICANN68 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 12, 2019

Dec. 12, 2019

ICANN68 takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 22-25 June 2020. The below is a call for applications to attend the meeting via the ICANN fellowship program. The deadline to apply is 15 December 2019, 23:59 UTC. Please note that since ICANN68 is a policy forum, only alumni of the program are eligible to apply; i.e. those who have attended an ICANN meeting via the fellowship program in the past. If you have any questions, please do reach out. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:51 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN68 Fellowship Application Round Now Open ICANN68 Fellowship Application Round Now Open 15 November 2019 LOS ANGELES – 15 November 2019 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened the Fellowship Program application round for ICANN68. This round is open only to those who have previously completed an ICANN Fellowship because ICANN68 is a Policy Forum. The meeting will be held from 22–25 June 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The deadline to apply is 15 December 2019, 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on 24 February 2020 on https://icann.org/. ICANN Fellowship Program The Fellowship Program seeks out individuals who are interested in, or already engaged in, the various aspects of ICANN's work in policymaking, the operation of the Domain Name System (DNS), and the security and stability of the global Internet. The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the diversity of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community. Since its creation in 2007, the Fellowship Program has built a strong group of individuals who are actively participating in the ICANN community and other Internet governance entities within the Internet ecosystem. Participation covers a range of activities, including: Writing articles and blogs Giving online or in-person public comments about bottom-up policymaking Participating in Internet conferences and panel discussions Joining working groups Mentoring newcomers Assisting our regional leaders Personal leadership development For more information, please visit this page. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

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ICANN66 Online Readout Session Recording
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 11, 2019

Dec. 11, 2019

Dear All, If you were interested in the readout session and its content but could not attend, here is the recording for the webinar >> https://icann.zoom.us/recording/share/EzmDVpLcJb0ImDjBiP-hfawFAI5sUQePGux8_…. Thank you, Fahd Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 8:14 AM Subject: [TODAY] ICANN66 Online Readout Session | Wednesday 11 December 2019 | 10.00 AM – 11.15 AM UTC Friends and Colleagues, We trust this finds you well. You are cordially invited to the ICANN66 Online Readout Session. When: Wednesday 11 December at 10.00 AM – 11.15 AM UTC Where: Zoom at https://icann.zoom.us/j/234707966 Agenda: 1. Welcome Remarks | Baher Esmat [1 minute] 2. Update from the GAC | Manal Ismail [10 minutes] 3. Update from the GNSO (EPDP 2.0, SubPro, PDP 3.0…) | Rafik Dammak [10 minutes] 4. Universal Acceptance of TLDs | Sarmad Hussain [10 minutes] 5. Evolving the Multistakeholder Model of ICANN’s Governance | Nadira Alaraj [10 minutes] 6. Update from the NomCom | Hadia Elminiawi [10 minutes] 7. Updates on ATALS III | Hanan Alkhatib [10 minutes] 8. Q&A | All [13 minutes] 9. Closing Remarks | Baher Esmat [1 minute] We look forward to seeing you online. Thank you, Baher Esmat and Fahd Batayneh Global Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East ICANN

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[TODAY] ICANN66 Online Readout Session | Wednesday 11 December 2019 | 10.00 AM – 11.15 AM UTC
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 11, 2019

Dec. 11, 2019

Friends and Colleagues, We trust this finds you well. You are cordially invited to the ICANN66 Online Readout Session. When: Wednesday 11 December at 10.00 AM – 11.15 AM UTC Where: Zoom at https://icann.zoom.us/j/234707966 Agenda: 1. Welcome Remarks | Baher Esmat [1 minute] 2. Update from the GAC | Manal Ismail [10 minutes] 3. Update from the GNSO (EPDP 2.0, SubPro, PDP 3.0…) | Rafik Dammak [10 minutes] 4. Universal Acceptance of TLDs | Sarmad Hussain [10 minutes] 5. Evolving the Multistakeholder Model of ICANN’s Governance | Nadira Alaraj [10 minutes] 6. Update from the NomCom | Hadia Elminiawi [10 minutes] 7. Updates on ATALS III | Hanan Alkhatib [10 minutes] 8. Q&A | All [13 minutes] 9. Closing Remarks | Baher Esmat [1 minute] We look forward to seeing you online. Thank you, Baher Esmat and Fahd Batayneh Global Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East ICANN

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FW: Call for MENOG 20 Organising Committee Volunteers
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 3, 2019

Dec. 3, 2019

The below might be of interest to some. Fahd Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 8:13 AM Subject: Call for MENOG 20 Organising Committee Volunteers Dear Colleagues, The Middle East Network Operator Group Meeting & Peering Forum is the largest, non-commercial, technical, educational and community-oriented event in the Middle East. The annual event brings together key Internet industry players from the region and all over the globe to discuss core operational issues, share knowledge and expertise and to identify areas for regional cooperation. The five-day event includes three days of capacity building workshops, two days of plenary sessions and several side activities. The event aims to improve the Internet resilience, scalability, security and interconnection in the region. After a review by the MENOG team of the current workload for these events the team decided to divided the responsibilities among the following groups: MENOG Organising Committee: (New) MENOG OC is responsible for the overall planning and management of the event. MENOG Programme Committee: MENOG PC is responsible for the agenda development for the two plenary days. MENOG Secretariat: The MENOG Sec is responsible for the overall administrative, organisational and logistical support for the event. The RIPE NCC currently holds the MENOG Secretariat function. MENOG Organising Committee (OC) Responsibilities: MENOG OC is responsible for the overall planning and management of the event. The MENOG OC comprises of seven seats. Each seat on the MENOG OC will be responsible and accountable for one of the willing meeting functions: · Seat 1: Treasurer This seat is reserved for a community member that will be responsible for working with the MENOG Secretariat on all financial aspects of the event including sponsorships, budgeting, training partners. This seat will be responsible to make sure that the event runs optimally within the available budget. · Seat 2: Fellowship This seat is reserved for a community member that will be responsible for working with the MENOG Secretariat on all aspects related to the fellowship program including selection, liaising and onsite mentoring. This seat will be responsible to make sure that the fellowship program provides the best value to the fellows and the event. · Seat 3: Capacity Building This seat is reserved for a community member that will be responsible for working with the MENOG Secretariat and the training partners on delivering on the MENOG roadshows and capacity building activities (such as day zero sessions) during the event and throughout the year. · Seat 4: Social Media and Community Engagement This seat is reserved for a community member that will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the event’s social media, mailing list and community engagement in order to increase participation and awareness. · Seat 5: Local Host This seat is reserved for the upcoming MENOG event local host to share any local insights and perspectives to the MENOG OC members. · Seat 6: MENOG PC This seat is reserved for the MENOG PC (chair or Co-chair) to relay back the agenda building progress to the MENOG OC members. · Seat 7: MENOG Secretariat This seat is reserved for the MENOG Secretariat to relay back the event coordination progress and future actions that require attention from MENOG OC members. Selection and renewal If you meet the above requirements and are willing to commit your expertise and energy to the work of the MENOG 20 OC, please send an email and tell us about yourself and your motivation to: <menog(a)ripe.net> The Email must clearly state in the subject which OC seat you are looking to apply to and your qualifications for filling the seat. (You can apply for one seat only.) As this is the first year we are reinstating the MENOG OC a selection committee from existing MENOG team members will review the and select the candidates entered in joining the OC. Once the OC is in place they will be tasked and trusted to develop a renewal model for the OC and publish it with the updated governance document. Dead line and how to apply The Email must clearly state in the subject which OC seat you are looking to apply to and you can apply for one seat only. Please do this no later than 12/12/ 2019. Regards Hisham on behalf of MENOG Team.

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