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Middle East Space Elections Results
by Fahd Batayneh Feb. 3, 2025

Feb. 3, 2025

Dear All, The election of the Middle East Space co-chair positions has ended. We received 47 votes from members of the Middle East ICANN mailing list, and all voters and votes were found genuine. The winners of the elections are: Abdelmonim Galilla Amin Hacha Congratulations to both, and I look forward to working with them. I would also like to thank Layal Jebran for her efforts these past 2 years. Thank you, Layal! Thank you, Fahd From: Fahd Batayneh <fahd.batayneh(a)icann.org> Date: Friday, 17 January 2025 at 10:26 AM To: ICANN Middle East <middle-east(a)icann.org> Subject: [Reminder] Middle East Space Elections Dear ICANN Middle East Mailing list subscribers, A gentle reminder on the Middle East Space chairmanship elections; which, closes on Monday 20 January 2025 at 12.00 PM UTC. So far, we have 29 votes casted, and all 29 votes are from people who are on the mailing list. Thank you, Fahd Date: Monday, 13 January 2025 at 3:24 PM Subject: Middle East Space Elections Dear Middle East ICANN Mailing List Members, I trust this finds you well. The Middle East Space leadership is up for renewal. The renewal process resulted in 6 community members stepping up to take on two slots. The 6 nominees are (in alphabetical order): Abdelmonim Tharwat Galilla (SoI attached as PDF) Amin Hacha (SoI) Fouad Bajwa Layal Jebran Rafik Dammak (SoI attached as PDF) Sami Mohamed Ali (SoI attached as PDF) 4 candidates shared their SoI either as a weblink or as a PDF file. 2 candidates didn’t share their SoI, yet are welcome to do so to the Middle East ICANN mailing list directly. In order to select the 2 candidates of your choice, we have created a voting page using Google Forms at https://forms.gle/FmbwJMt6PcFwcMJu9. Who is eligible to vote? As this email has been sent to the ICANN Middle East mailing list; which, is mostly regional community members who are interested in ICANN, those who cast a vote must be a member of this mailing list before 1 January 2025. As of 1 January 2025, the mailing list had 324 subscribers, and we have the subscribers separately in a file. These 324 subscribers can vote. Votes from voters not on this list will be dropped from the voting count. Each community member on this list is eligible to vote once. In case of duplicate votes from the same voter, the most recent vote from this voter will be counted, and the older vote(s) will be dropped. NOTE: In an early email, one of our esteemed community members suggested that a voter be a member of the ICANN Middle East mailing list for 6 months or more. After checking internally with our Engineering and IT Team, we were informed that such information is not tracked and cannot be reported. The voting system will remain open for 7 days from the time of sending this email. What happens if there is a tie? If there is a tie between 2 candidates for the first place, both candidates are selected as co-chairs, and the election ends. In the event of a tie for first place where 3 or more candidates receive the same highest score, a runoff election will be held between the tied candidates to determine the co-chairs. The runoff election runs for 3 days. In the event of a tie for second place where 2 or more candidates receive the same second highest score, a runoff election will be held between the tied candidates to determine the second co-chair. The runoff election runs for 3 days. We look forward to your votes by Monday 20 January 2025 at 12.00 PM UTC. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh Global Stakeholder Engagement - Middle East, ICANN

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#ME-Space #Suggested #Topics #ICANN-82
by Abdalmonem Galila Jan. 31, 2025

Jan. 31, 2025

Dear ME-Space Members, I hope my email finds you are all well, we do appreciate your time to suggest topic | s that you have interest to be addressed while our discussion at ICANN-82 in Seattle (March 8-13, 2025) and the topics as below :- * Topic 1 : Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and Universal Acceptance (UA). * Topic 2 : New gTLDs and Market Opportunities. * Topic 3 : Applicant Support Program. So, your inputs is highly appreciated to select (One or More) Topic | s from the above 3 topics by Sunday 02-02-2025 23:59 (UTC), so we could proceed according with the next steps. If there is any issue, do not hesitate to text us anytime. Have a nice day. On behalf of Co-Chairs ( Abdalmonem Galila and Amin Hacha ). Thanks a lot. All the Best, Abdalmonem Tharwat Galila Manager , Numbering Planning, Market Governance Sector. EX : MCIT , IBM, Java Innovations [NTRA Logo 2016] National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: 1365523405_telephone] Office Tel.: +2 02 35341582<tel:02%2035341582> - +2 02 35341300<tel:02%2035341300> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Mobile] Mobile: +2 010 00049068<tel:010%2000049068> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: ICON] Fax : +2 02 35370537<tel:02%2035370537> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: oNLINE] Website : http:\\www.mcit.gov.eg [mcit.gov.eg]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.mcit.gov.eg/__;!!PtGJab4!_2Eq9ri3PBTA…> : http:\\www.tra.gov.eg [mcit.gov.eg]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.mcit.gov.eg/__;!!PtGJab4!_2Eq9ri3PBTA…> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: 1365523294_email] E-mail : agalila(a)mcit.gov.eg<mailto:agalila@mcit.gov.eg> : atharwat(a)tra.gov.eg<mailto:atharwat@tra.gov.eg> [Description: 1447802547_skype] Skype : abdalmonem.galila [Description: static_qr_code_without_logo] [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: 1365523469_error]DISCLAIMER This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify your system support manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) . Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The NTRA accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. [Untitled2]SAVE A TREE! Please Don't Print This E-Mail Unless You Really Need To

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Request for Suggestions and topics for ICANN82 ME Space session
by Amin Hacha Jan. 28, 2025

Jan. 28, 2025

Dear ICANN Middle East Space Colleagues, As we continue preparations for ICANN82 in Seattle (March 8–13, 2025), we would like to inform you that the ME Space meeting will take place on *Tuesday, March 11, 2025*, from *10:30 AM to 12:00 PM*. We invite you to send your recommendations or suggestions for topics that are important to our region and you found that should be addressed during this session. To allow for thoughtful discussion and agenda setting, please submit your ideas *within the next 7 days, by January 30, 2025*.and by replying to this email. Thank you. <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free.www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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[Reminder] Middle East Space Elections
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

Dear ICANN Middle East Mailing list subscribers, A gentle reminder on the Middle East Space chairmanship elections; which, closes on Monday 20 January 2025 at 12.00 PM UTC. So far, we have 29 votes casted, and all 29 votes are from people who are on the mailing list. Thank you, Fahd Date: Monday, 13 January 2025 at 3:24 PM Subject: Middle East Space Elections Dear Middle East ICANN Mailing List Members, I trust this finds you well. The Middle East Space leadership is up for renewal. The renewal process resulted in 6 community members stepping up to take on two slots. The 6 nominees are (in alphabetical order): Abdelmonim Tharwat Galilla (SoI attached as PDF) Amin Hacha (SoI) Fouad Bajwa Layal Jebran Rafik Dammak (SoI attached as PDF) Sami Mohamed Ali (SoI attached as PDF) 4 candidates shared their SoI either as a weblink or as a PDF file. 2 candidates didn’t share their SoI, yet are welcome to do so to the Middle East ICANN mailing list directly. In order to select the 2 candidates of your choice, we have created a voting page using Google Forms at https://forms.gle/FmbwJMt6PcFwcMJu9. Who is eligible to vote? As this email has been sent to the ICANN Middle East mailing list; which, is mostly regional community members who are interested in ICANN, those who cast a vote must be a member of this mailing list before 1 January 2025. As of 1 January 2025, the mailing list had 324 subscribers, and we have the subscribers separately in a file. These 324 subscribers can vote. Votes from voters not on this list will be dropped from the voting count. Each community member on this list is eligible to vote once. In case of duplicate votes from the same voter, the most recent vote from this voter will be counted, and the older vote(s) will be dropped. NOTE: In an early email, one of our esteemed community members suggested that a voter be a member of the ICANN Middle East mailing list for 6 months or more. After checking internally with our Engineering and IT Team, we were informed that such information is not tracked and cannot be reported. The voting system will remain open for 7 days from the time of sending this email. What happens if there is a tie? If there is a tie between 2 candidates for the first place, both candidates are selected as co-chairs, and the election ends. In the event of a tie for first place where 3 or more candidates receive the same highest score, a runoff election will be held between the tied candidates to determine the co-chairs. The runoff election runs for 3 days. In the event of a tie for second place where 2 or more candidates receive the same second highest score, a runoff election will be held between the tied candidates to determine the second co-chair. The runoff election runs for 3 days. We look forward to your votes by Monday 20 January 2025 at 12.00 PM UTC. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh Global Stakeholder Engagement - Middle East, ICANN

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Apply Now: ICANN NomCom Open Positions – Shape the Future of the Internet
by Nitin Walia Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2025

Dear,We are excited to announce that the ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) is now accepting applications for open leadership positions! This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the technical coordination of the Internet, ensuring it remains interoperable, stable, and secure.By joining ICANN, you’ll collaborate with accomplished colleagues from around the globe, working together to fulfill ICANN's vital mission.Key Details:Application Deadline: 28 March 2025 at 23:59 UTCMore Information and Application Portal: https://go.icann.org/4gVlObm We encourage you to share this opportunity within your network and invite those who are passionate about the future of the Internet to apply.Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the global Internet ecosystem.Best regards,Nitin Walia

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Middle East Space Elections
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 14, 2025

Jan. 14, 2025

Dear Middle East ICANN Mailing List Members, I trust this finds you well. The Middle East Space leadership is up for renewal. The renewal process resulted in 6 community members stepping up to take on two slots. The 6 nominees are (in alphabetical order): Abdelmonim Tharwat Galilla (SoI attached as PDF) Amin Hacha (SoI) Fouad Bajwa Layal Jebran Rafik Dammak (SoI attached as PDF) Sami Mohamed Ali (SoI attached as PDF) 4 candidates shared their SoI either as a weblink or as a PDF file. 2 candidates didn’t share their SoI, yet are welcome to do so to the Middle East ICANN mailing list directly. In order to select the 2 candidates of your choice, we have created a voting page using Google Forms at https://forms.gle/FmbwJMt6PcFwcMJu9. Who is eligible to vote? As this email has been sent to the ICANN Middle East mailing list; which, is mostly regional community members who are interested in ICANN, those who cast a vote must be a member of this mailing list before 1 January 2025. As of 1 January 2025, the mailing list had 324 subscribers, and we have the subscribers separately in a file. These 324 subscribers can vote. Votes from voters not on this list will be dropped from the voting count. Each community member on this list is eligible to vote once. In case of duplicate votes from the same voter, the most recent vote from this voter will be counted, and the older vote(s) will be dropped. NOTE: In an early email, one of our esteemed community members suggested that a voter be a member of the ICANN Middle East mailing list for 6 months or more. After checking internally with our Engineering and IT Team, we were informed that such information is not tracked and cannot be reported. The voting system will remain open for 7 days from the time of sending this email. What happens if there is a tie? If there is a tie between 2 candidates for the first place, both candidates are selected as co-chairs, and the election ends. In the event of a tie for first place where 3 or more candidates receive the same highest score, a runoff election will be held between the tied candidates to determine the co-chairs. The runoff election runs for 3 days. In the event of a tie for second place where 2 or more candidates receive the same second highest score, a runoff election will be held between the tied candidates to determine the second co-chair. The runoff election runs for 3 days. We look forward to your votes by Monday 20 January 2025 at 12.00 PM UTC. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh Global Stakeholder Engagement - Middle East, ICANN

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Re: Update on the Middle East Space Elections
by Tijani Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

Thank you Fahd, Yes, indeed, and as we put in our charter, if there is more candidates than the available slots, an election should be organized. But I’m always for consensus avoiding elections with winners and loosers. I would propose that the candidates meet virtually and try to find a consensus for 2 co-chairs (even 3 can be accepted) For that consensus, a few criteria may help find the best candidates: Having experience in the ICANN environment and especially the ICANN policy issues Having the ability to attend the ICANN meetings (no funding is available from the ME Space side) Being able to dedicate time and energy for the space Of course, if a consensus is impossible to reach, the election is the ultimate mean to have a new leadership for the ME Space. Good luck for all candidates Best Tijani De : Fahd Batayneh via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> Répondre à : Fahd Batayneh <fahd.batayneh(a)icann.org> Date : vendredi 10 janvier 2025 à 10:00 À : ICANN Middle East <middle-east(a)icann.org> Objet : [ME ICANN] Update on the Middle East Space Elections Dear All, I trust this finds you well. We are currently finalizing the final touches for the elections of the Middle East Space. We are awaiting a few Statements of Interest (SoIs) from a few candidates, and hope to receive them all on or before Sunday 12 January. We expect to open the elections on Monday 13 January. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN _______________________________________________ Middle-East mailing list -- middle-east(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to middle-east-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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Update on the Middle East Space Elections
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

Dear All, I trust this finds you well. We are currently finalizing the final touches for the elections of the Middle East Space. We are awaiting a few Statements of Interest (SoIs) from a few candidates, and hope to receive them all on or before Sunday 12 January. We expect to open the elections on Monday 13 January. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Re: Elections
by Amin Hacha Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Dears all, members of the ICANN middle-east, I hope this message finds you well and that the new year brings you prosperity and success. I would like to extend my best wishes to all members of the Middle East region for a positive and fulfilling start to 2025. Firstly, I want to express my appreciation to Farzaneh for your consistent and valuable contributions. Your input is always highly appreciated and meaningful. On a personal note, I would like to emphasize my full support for holding an election, regardless of the number of candidates— *even if only one candidate*. To my knowledge, there has been no communication (at least through the emails I’ve received) suggesting opposition to proceeding with the election, and I strongly believe it is vital that we move forward with it. *For everyone’s attention, I had a prior discussion with the ICANN Middle East team regarding next steps. The clear message I received last week was: “If you are asked about the cause of the delay, you can simply say that ICANN org was closed for the holidays.”As the election process is not explicitly outlined in the ME Space Charter, I understand that ICANN staff may require additional time to finalize the necessary steps.* *I want to highlight a key point, that I understood from the ICANN staff: many other regions do not have a charter for their Space. However, we are fortunate to have a charter for the ME space to build on. Thank you to the ME space founders.* *In General, there are two key points I would like to highlight:* *1-* Over the past two years, I have invested considerable time and effort into implementing the decision-making methodology outlined in the ME Space Charter. As stated in the Charter,* "For any decision-making (development and adoption of statements, work plans, or other documents, etc.), the ME Space shall seek to act by consensus. Consensus calls should always make best efforts to involve all members."* This methodology emphasizes the importance of consensus and aims to involve all members in the decision-making process. This is why I called for a meeting during the ICANN meeting in San Juan in March 2024, where we discussed these principles. As co-chairs of the ME Space, we have worked diligently to ensure our discussions focus on positive developments and opportunities, despite the challenges we’ve faced. We have maintained privacy regarding these challenges in our discussions without sharing them widely within the community. Also, *in December 2024*, I continued these efforts with a short discussion during the IGF in Riyadh (in person) or by message, by reaching out to available members, to ensure we continued moving the ME Space forward. *I also shared some recommendations I received with the ME ICANN staff to see if we could make progress with their support.* *2-* At the start, as Co-chairs, of our two-year term in January 2023, we proposed a draft strategy plan for the ME Space and opened it for discussion. Unfortunately, we lost seven months due to challenges and resistance in advancing this plan. Nonetheless, we have consistently advocated for *diversity in our approach* to topics related to our region, as demonstrated during the last ME Space ICANN session in Istanbul, where we saw strong attendance with big numbers of attendance and high levels of participation, both in-person and online. These efforts resulted in meaningful engagement and progress. and our responsibility, *all of us*, to continue forward. Looking back, I recognize the absence of some key voices during this period that we hear today, particularly me and Layal, who we were in critical need of these voices to support our initiatives and recommendations. I thank all who collaborated and made efforts for the region and the space. Moving forward, I hope to see more engagement like this, especially in light of the challenges we’ve already overcome. *I fully understand that we all lead busy lives, *but as we continue to advance, it is important for us to reflect on the progress we’ve made and to continue striving toward the best possible outcomes. Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to our continued collaboration and success. Best regards, Amin Hacha Member of the Middle East Space

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Re: Call for Nominations for ME Space Co-Chairs
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

Dear Farzaneh, All, Since you mention elections, one question that needs an answer would be who is eligible to cast a vote? The group needs to develop a mechanism to ensure that all votes received are from genuine people who are interested in the Space. Thank you, Fahd From: farzaneh badii via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> Reply-To: farzaneh badii <farzaneh.badii(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 at 11:40 AM To: Chokri Ben Romdhane <chokribr(a)gmail.com> Cc: Middle East ICANN <middle-east(a)icann.org> Subject: [ME ICANN] Re: Call for Nominations for ME Space Co-Chairs Hi everyone, since we have more than two candidates for these roles, can we have an election? Farzaneh On Sun, Dec 15, 2024 at 10:01 AM Chokri Ben Romdhane <chokribr(a)gmail.com> wrote: +1 Rafik Le sam. 14 déc. 2024 à 11:50 AM, Rafik Dammak via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> a écrit : Hi Farzaneh, Thanks for your confidence in me, I accept this nomination and will send my SOI asap. Best, Rafik On Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 21:14 farzaneh badii via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> wrote: Thanks Amin, I’d like to nominate Rafik Dammak for this position. Originally from Tunis, Rafik brings a deep historical knowledge of ICANN and Internet governance to the table with a unique Middle East, North African perspective and has a deep understanding of the issues at stake in ICANN so can lead us to effectively contribute and be a strong voice. He is currently the chair of Noncommercial Stakeholder Group and has held many positions at ICANN the past 10 years during which he has led a diverse group of people to issue position statements and public comments and contribute to policy making. Farzaneh On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 8:56 PM Amin Hacha via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> wrote: Dear ME Space Community, As we approach the end of 2024, the current term for the Co-Chairs of ME Space will conclude at the end of December. To ensure the continuity of ME Space, we invite you to express your interest in the role of Co-Chair if you believe you are qualified and ready to dedicate your time and energy to contribute to the future of ME Space. You may also nominate someone else for the position. Please send your nomination by replying to this email by the deadline of December 25, 2024, at 23 UTC. For more information on the qualifications required, please refer to the following link: https://icannwiki.org/File:ME_Space_Charter.pdf [icannwiki.org] Regards, ME Space Co-Chairs [avg.com]Virus-free.www.avg.com [avg.com] _______________________________________________ Middle-East mailing list -- middle-east(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to middle-east-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. _______________________________________________ Middle-East mailing list -- middle-east(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to middle-east-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. _______________________________________________ Middle-East mailing list -- middle-east(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to middle-east-leave(a)icann.org _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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