September 2020 - Middle-East

ME Space session at ICANN 69
by Tijani BEN JEMAA Oct. 6, 2020

Oct. 6, 2020

Dear members of the ME Space community, As you know, we planned a ME Space session at ICANN 69 Virtual meeting to discuss one of the hot topics in ICANN. We set a timeline and sent a call for topics to have the most preferred topic to be addressed and we gave 2 themes proposed by the co-chairs. The GSE staff for ME thankfully secured a slot for our planned session on Tuesday 20 OCTOBER 2020 from 10:30 to 11:45 UTC At the expiration of the deadline, we didn’t receive any proposal or comment (deep silence). We gave 2 other days for the community to comment on the co-chairs proposals but didn’t receive any response. We explained that by the community fatigue because we organized ME Space virtual sessions out of the the regular ICANN meetings that might be the source of the fatigue. But we didn’t exclude the eventuality of a lack of interest from the community about the ME Space future activities. Therefore, we propose to keep the slot booked for our session (Tuesday 20 OCTOBER 2020 from 10:30 to 11:45 UTC) during which we make an overall assessment of the ME Space activities so far and explore the way forward for the space. What do you think? We very much wish to read your feedback. Best regards The ME Space Co-Chairs -- Tijani BENJEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Telephone: +216 52 385 114

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Sad news
by Tijani BEN JEMAA Oct. 5, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

Dear all, I’m sorry to inform you that Nadira Al Araj, the ME Space Co-Chair, lost this morning her Father. All my condolences to Nadira: May the deceased rest in peace and may God accept him with his immense mercy and provide Nadira and all her family with much patience and solace. Tijani BEN JEMAA

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UA Readiness Report 2020 Published
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 21, 2020

Sept. 21, 2020

Dear All, Please find attached the UA Readiness Report 2020, the report shares the UA Readiness status as of June 2020, incorporating the various UA activities and studies undertaken. We plan to publish the report annually to show measurable progress on the UA readiness. Thanks to the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG), UA Ambassadors, local initiatives, and the community for their activities in 2019-2020. The report is published in the UASG.tech website. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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FW: ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule Now Available
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 16, 2020

Sept. 16, 2020

For those interested in ICANN69 V prep week, please read on. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 12:40 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule Now Available 15 September 2020 LOS ANGELES – 15 September 2020 – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the ICANN69 Prep Week schedule. These 12 webinars are intended to help prepare the community for the ICANN69 Virtual Annual General Meeting. To attend any of the webinars, please register for ICANN69 here. Upon registration, you will receive two emails: Registration confirmation An email with login information for the schedule Once you log into the schedule, you will be able to sign up for the Prep Week webinars. Please note that participation links will be posted 24 hours prior to the session start times for security purposes. The session schedule will display in your local time, based on the time set for your device where you view the website. Times on the schedule below are all in Central European Summer Time (CEST). ICANN69 Prep Week Schedule: Date / Time (CEST = UTC+2)Title Monday, 5 October 202013:30-15:00 CESTWhat to Expect at ICANN69: A Guide for Newcomers Monday, 5 October 202015:30-16:30 CESTAt-Large Social Media Webinar Monday, 5 October 202017:00-18:00 CESTNomCom ICANN69 Public Meeting Monday, 5 October 202018:30-19:30 CESTRegistrant Program Update Tuesday, 6 October 202015:30-16:45 CESTUpdate on ICANN's Reviews Tuesday, 6 October 202017:00-18:00 CESTInternationalized Domain Name (IDN) Program Update Tuesday, 6 October 202018:30-20:00 CESTPlanning at ICANN and FY22 Planning Process Wednesday, 7 October 202010:30-11:30 CESTAt-Large ICANN69 Introduction Webinar Wednesday, 7 October 202017:00-18:00 CESTSecond Security, Stability, and Resiliency Review (SSR2) Progress Update Wednesday, 7 October 202018:30-19:30 CESTContractual Compliance Update Thursday, 8 October 202018:30-19:30 CESTPre-ICANN69 Policy Webinar Thursday, 8 October 202020:00-21:00 CESTQ&A with ICANN Org Executive Team ICANN69 Prep Week webinar materials and recordings will be shared on the ICANN69 meeting schedule. Meeting registration is required to access this information. 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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[TODAY] Webinar on Universal Acceptance | Tuesday 15 September 2020 | 14.00 - 15.00 UTC
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 15, 2020

Sept. 15, 2020

Friends and Colleagues, You are cordially invited to attend a webinar entitled “Universal Acceptance” organized by both the Arab ICT Organization (AICTO) and ICANN. When: Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 14.00 - 15.00 UTC Where: Via Zoom. Please register here https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qdYFJZT9SJGXhDxSzwbYqg Agenda and other details can be found here >> https://go.icann.org/33coegZ. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Call for topics_ME Space at ICANN 69
by Tijani BEN JEMAA Sept. 12, 2020

Sept. 12, 2020

Dear all As per the timelines for the ME Space virtual session at ICANN 69 we sent yesterday, this is a call for topics that you find preferable to be addressed for ICANN 69. As you know, the objective of this space is to address hot topics under discussion in ICANN and provide a consensus position of the region thereupon to the ICANN Board and all other concerned parties. Today, we have the Draft Final Report of the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP working group under public comments that will close unfortunately on 30 September, 20 days before our session. So we wouldn't be able to put our position agreed on during the session on the public comment platform. This report is of great importance especially regarding the community applications and the Applicant Support Program. Draft Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Proces: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/draft-fin… Of course, there is also the Final Report of the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Phase 2 Expedited Policy Development Process that is now published. This is also a very important report to consider since it addresses the registrant data protection. We already know that there are minority statements from the SSAC, the GAC and the ALAC. EPDP Phase 2 final report: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-phas… As for the SubPro final report, we may work on it and encourage our community members to participate in the public comment till 30 September, and we will send our consensus position after our session to the Board. But we won't be able to have it on the public comment platform (closing on 30 September). So, please propose the best topic for you not later than 11 September 2020 at 23:59 UTC. Best. Tijani BEN JEMAA & Nadira AL ARAJ ME Space co-chairs FINAL REPORT OF THE TEMPORARY SPECIFICATION FOR GTLD REGISTRATION DATA PHASE 2 EXPEDITED POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS -- Tijani BENJEMAA Executive Director Mediterranean Federation of Internet Associations (FMAI) Telephone: +216 52 385 114

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[Paper] Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Technical Analysis
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 10, 2020

Sept. 10, 2020

Hi, The following paper entitled “Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Technical Analysis” might be of interest to some. You can download the paper in PDF format here >> https://www.icann.org/octo-014-en.pdf. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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[Webinar] Universal Acceptance | Tuesday 15 September 2020 | 14.00 - 15.00 UTC
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 9, 2020

Sept. 9, 2020

Friends and Colleagues, You are cordially invited to attend a webinar entitled “Universal Acceptance” organized by both the Arab ICT Organization (AICTO) and ICANN. When: Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 14.00 - 15.00 UTC Where: Via Zoom. Please register here https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qdYFJZT9SJGXhDxSzwbYqg Agenda and other details can be found here >> https://go.icann.org/33coegZ. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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[Webinar Invitation] Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) | Monday 14 September 2020 | 20:00 -21.30 UTC
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 8, 2020

Sept. 8, 2020

Friends and Colleagues, A webinar will be organized to cover the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group’s Draft Final Report. When: Monday 14 September 2020 at 20:00 -21.30 UTC Where: Zoom at https://icann.zoom.us/j/96228789659?pwd=SUNxZ1dGZGlPaVNHcmRNLzJrVHdQQT09 More details can be found in this dedicated webpage >> https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=146735119. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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FW: Virtual School on Internet Governance (vSIG)
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 7, 2020

Sept. 7, 2020

For those interested in attending a virtual school on Internet Governance (vSIG), please read on and apply accordingly. Fahd Date: Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 4:15 PM Subject: Virtual School on Internet Governance Greetings We have space for registration for our November intake for the Virtual School of Internet Governance Virtual School on Internet Governance (See walkthrough and course details www.virtualsig.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.virtualsig.org/__;!!PtGJab4!usEkb7HTH…>). Each intake is 100 participants. Please contact Glenn (in copy) for more information. * Group A (applications now closed) Start Date Sept 6, 2020 Finish Date Nov 14, 2020 Registration form https://forms.gle/qMXskLow2LeTtGYb9<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/qMXskLow2LeTtGYb9__;!!PtGJab4!…> * Group B Start Date Nov 15, 2020 Finish Date Jan. 23, 2021 Registration form https://forms.gle/8SeYMnD8eH8yk8or9<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/8SeYMnD8eH8yk8or9__;!!PtGJab4!…> * Group C Start Date Jan 24, 2021 Finish Date March 27, 2021 Registration Form https://forms.gle/rQmXSm2F9PJiBxpUA<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/rQmXSm2F9PJiBxpUA__;!!PtGJab4!…> * Group D Start Date March 28, 2021 Finish Date June 5, 2021 Registration Form https://forms.gle/Z5bDvTazfAERPrvD6<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/Z5bDvTazfAERPrvD6__;!!PtGJab4!…> Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org [virtualsig.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.virtualsig.org__;!!PtGJab4!usEkb7HTHo…> YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION

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