April 2024 - Middle-East - lists.icann.org

Input Needed: Finalizing Agenda for May 2024 Web Meeting
by Amin Hacha April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024

Dear ME Group Members, We hope this message finds you well. We want to share with you the diverse array of topics that have been proposed for discussion. Here are the proposed main topics: 1- Regulating Emerging Technologies: Exploring DMA as a Guideline 2- The Impact of Cyber Threats on ME Countries 3- KINDNS Initiative: Why Operators in the Region Should Join 4- AI Impact on ccTLD Operation 5- Strategies to Increase Domain Name Sales in Current Markets 6- Cybersecurity Enhancement and Awareness Furthermore, Baher has suggested two interesting topics/subjects: 1- Applicant Support Program 2- ICANN Grant Program For that, your input is crucial in finalizing the agenda and ensuring that our discussions are both enriching and productive. If you are interested in contributing to the topic selection process and assisting in agenda arrangement, please reply to this email or privately indicate your interest by Monday, April 14, 2024. Thank you in advance for your participation and dedication to advancing our collective goals. We await your responses and look forward to your assistance in the web meeting during May 2024. Regards, Amin and Layal

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Interactive Webinars on the Global Digital Compact Zero Draft
by Fahd Batayneh April 13, 2024

April 13, 2024

Hello, all. The WSIS+20 Outreach Network will host two one-hour interactive webinars to discuss the zero draft of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and its implications. The webinars will provide a space for stakeholders to share information and engage in discussions on how to preserve and continue to evolve the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. Register now! Wednesday, 17 April 2024 | 14:00 UTC Thursday, 18 April 2024 | 01:00 UTC Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Call for NextGen@ICANN81 Applications
by Fahd Batayneh April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

Friends and Colleagues, I trust this finds you well. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is calling for applications for the NextGen@ICANN Program. ICANN wants to hear from university students ages 18-30 living and studying in the Asia Pacific region who are interested in the future of the Internet and participating in the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting. ICANN81 is scheduled to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 9–14 November 2024. If ICANN81 is held virtually, the NextGen@ICANN Program will also be held virtually. The NextGen application window for ICANN81 will remain open until 17 May 2024. Successful candidates will be announced on 12 July 2024 on the ICANN website. For more information about the program and to apply, please visit the NextGen@ICANN website. Wishing those who celebrate Eid ul-Fitr a happy and joyess Eid. Eid Mubarak. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Recap of Middle East Space Informal Gathering at ICANN 79 & Call for Topic Proposals for Upcoming ME Space Webinar in May
by Amin Hacha April 3, 2024

April 3, 2024

Dear Friends and Colleagues, We hope this message finds you well. We are pleased to share with you the comprehensive report of our recent Middle East Space informal gathering at ICANN 79 in San Juan. A detailed report along with photos has been attached to this email. Kindly take a look. Additionally, we are preparing for our upcoming webinar scheduled for May - the exact date and time will be announced shortly. We invite you to propose topics for discussion that you believe would be of interest to our community. These can be related to recent developments, emerging trends, or other pertinent subjects within our domain. Your insights are invaluable to us. Please submit your topic proposals by *Thursday, 4 April 2024.* Furthermore, if the topic requires a formal statement, we will convene a writing committee after the proposal deadline. Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We greatly appreciate your support and engagement as we strive to foster a dynamic and enriching environment within our community. Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to your valuable contributions. Best regards, Amin and Layal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Middle East Space Informal gathering report ( San Juan, March 7, 2024): Participants at ICANN 79 in San Juan from the Middle East responded to an invitation by Mr. Baher Esmat (ICANN Regional Vice President for stakeholder engagement in the Middle East) and the Co-Chairs of the Middle East Space to an informal gathering on Thursday, March 7th at noon at the Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico. Attendances were: Tijani BEN JEMAA, Aziz Hilali, wafa Dahmani, Nabil Benamar, Manal Ismail, Christine Arida, Zeina Bouharb, Sami Ali, Hadia El-Meniawi, Hazem Hezzah, Farzaneh badii, Houda Chihi, Khaled Fattal, Baher Esmat and Amin Hacha. The co-chair of the Middle East, Amin Hacha, facilitated the informal meeting. Participants shared their perspectives and posed questions. After listening to all participants and engaging in several interactions, the following points were identified for the next steps: 1- A follow-up email will be sent to all participants to ensure they are registered on the Middle East mailing list, which also contains the charter form of the Middle East Space. 2- Regarding the universal acceptance, a proposal from Mr. Nabil, it is suggested that we make more use of the Arabic language in our discussions. This is because it is the majority language in the Middle East. Additionally, efforts should be made to promote the active use of this language, where a lot of ICANN work has been done concerning domains in the Arabic language. However, the acceptance and utilization of these efforts in the Arab communities is currently limited. 3- Exchanging ideas among members in the Middle East is crucial, which highlights the uniqueness of our regional space. 4- To maintain that any upcoming drafts must be carefully chosen and thoroughly prepared, which will reflect a good image of our community. 5- To focus on involving a greater number of stakeholders from the Middle Eastern communities and involve the new fellowers in the Middle-east space. 6- Ongoing efforts to develop the Middle East Space. In conclusion, the Middle East Space co-chair emphasized the primary goal of working together in crafting statements and addressing subjects to propel the Middle East Space forward, particularly with the target of ICANN81 in Istanbul, which will be organized in our region, a significant opportunity to showcase the region's contributions and challenges.

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