November 2025 - Middle-East

Re: ICANN Welcomes Newly Appointed Trusted Community Representatives
by INSM Hamzoz Nov. 29, 2025

Nov. 29, 2025

Congratulation Nabil INSM, Iraq On 11/29/2025 8:05 AM, Houda CHIHI via Middle-East wrote: > Congrats Nabil ! > > Le mer. 19 nov. 2025 à 18:06, Fahd Batayneh via Middle-East > <middle-east(a)icann.org> a écrit : > > https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-welcomes-newly-appoint… > > A big congratulations to our dear friend and community member from > Morocco *Nabil Benamar* for his selection. > > *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. > > > _______________________________________________ > Middle-East mailing list --middle-east(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email tomiddle-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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ICANN Welcomes Newly Appointed Trusted Community Representatives
by Fahd Batayneh Nov. 29, 2025

Nov. 29, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-welcomes-newly-appoint… A big congratulations to our dear friend and community member from Morocco Nabil Benamar for his selection. Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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FW: Call for applications closing soon: CADE Capacity Development Programme for CSOs 2025–2026
by Fahd Batayneh Nov. 27, 2025

Nov. 27, 2025

This opportunity might be of interest to regional civil society folks. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 4:01 PM Subject: Call for applications closing soon: CADE Capacity Development Programme for CSOs 2025–2026 ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ [https://mcusercontent.com/89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3d/images/9261c1dd-85b2-4a…]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.diplomacy.edu/course/cade-capdev-cso…> Empowering civil society to shape digital policy The Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE), led by DiploFoundation, is inviting applications from civil society organisations (CSOs) for its fully-funded 2025–2026 Capacity Development Programme for CSOs, a unique opportunity to strengthen voices in global digital policy. Over the course of this 10-month journey, participating CSOs will: ✅ Deepen their understanding of internet governance, cybersecurity, AI, and digital standards ✅ Develop negotiation and diplomacy skills to engage effectively in multistakeholder spaces ✅ Access expert Helpdesk support tailored to their advocacy and participation needs ✅ Have a chance to join a study visit to Geneva, the global hub of multilateral diplomacy Programme tracks: 1️⃣ Technical Knowledge Track (Dec 2025 – Mar 2026) 2️⃣ Diplomatic Skills Track (Apr – May 2026) 3️⃣ Ongoing Helpdesk Support Who can apply: We welcome CSOs from around the world, especially from the Global South, that are committed to human rights, inclusion, and sustainable digital development. Fees and scholarships: The programme is funded by the European Union, and developed and delivered by DiploFoundation. Full scholarships will be awarded to the selected participants. Learn more and apply: The call for applications closes on 30 November 2025. [cid:image002.png@01DC5F95.514933F0]

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Registration for ICANN85 in Mumbai, India, Is Now Open
by Fahd Batayneh Nov. 23, 2025

Nov. 23, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/registration-for-icann85-in-… Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that the dedicated website<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann85/> for the ICANN85 Community Forum in Mumbai, India, is live, and registration<https://events.icann.org/icann85/registration> for the meeting is now open. ICANN85 will be held as a hybrid event 7–12 March 2026 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai, India, and will be hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India. As the last ICANN Public Meeting before the opening of the 2026 round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program in April, ICANN85 will be an important opportunity for the global community to come together and review as well as advance the policies and technical work that ensure the secure and stable operation of the Internet. All participants must be registered by 6 March 2026 to attend the meeting in person. Hosting ICANN85 in Mumbai, India's financial and commercial hub, reflects the Asia Pacific region's dynamic role in shaping the digital future. With its rapidly expanding Internet ecosystem, thriving startup culture, and strong commitment to innovation, India provides an inspiring backdrop for the community's conversations about the Internet's evolution. ICANN is committed to ensuring an inclusive Community Forum that provides an equal opportunity for all to engage, whether they choose to participate in person or remotely. The meeting schedule will be published on the ICANN website on 9 February 2026. Important Note for Travelers Most foreign nationals entering India must possess a valid international travel document (a national passport) along with a valid visa or e-visa issued by the Government of India. The type of visa required generally depends on the traveler's nationality. All visa applicants are advised to consult the official visa guidance from the Government of India, available on the Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India<https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/> webpage, before submitting their visa applications. ICANN85 attendees are strongly advised to apply for their travel visas as early as possible and ensure that all required documentation is complete and accurate. Disclaimer While ICANN will make reasonable efforts to provide guidance and assistance, ICANN does not control the pace or outcome of visa issuance by the Government of India, including its embassies and consulates. Each embassy and consulate maintains its own procedures and timelines for reviewing and granting visas. ICANN does not have the authority to expedite or guarantee visa issuance. Decisions made by the Government of India, including its embassies and consulates, are independent of ICANN's operations and may vary in speed, efficiency, and outcome. Travelers are solely responsible for planning their travel accordingly and ensuring that their visa applications are submitted in a timely manner.

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Re: ICANN Welcomes Newly Appointed Trusted Community Representatives
by Hazem Hezzah Nov. 20, 2025

Nov. 20, 2025

Congratulations Nabil, 😊 Well deserved Regards, Hazem Hezzah From: Layal Jebran via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> Sent: Thursday, 20 November, 2025 12:44 To: Fahd Batayneh <fahd.batayneh(a)icann.org> Cc: Middle East ICANN <middle-east(a)icann.org> Subject: [ME ICANN] Re: ICANN Welcomes Newly Appointed Trusted Community Representatives Mabrouk ya Nabil 🎉 On Nov 19, 2025, at 19:06, Fahd Batayneh via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org <mailto:middle-east@icann.org> > wrote: <https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-welcomes-newly-appoint…> https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-welcomes-newly-appoint… A big congratulations to our dear friend and community member from Morocco Nabil Benamar for his selection. Fahd Batayneh ICANN _______________________________________________ Middle-East mailing list -- <mailto:middle-east@icann.org> middle-east(a)icann.org To unsubscribe send an email to <mailto:middle-east-leave@icann.org> 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> https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service ( <https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos> 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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ICANN Workshops at MENOG'25
by Fahd Batayneh Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

Dear All, ICANN looks forward to seeing those of you attending MENOG in Dubai next week. ICANN is organizing two workshops on Monday 24 November * Securing DNS Infrastructure and Operations with KINDNS and Credential Management | 09.00 – 13.00 * Deploying Domain Names and Email Addresses in Local Languages | 14.30 – 15.30 If interested in attending any of the above workshops, kindly register here<https://meeting-registration.ripe.net/meeting-pub/registration?0&meetingId=…>. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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FW: Middle East December EMEA Regional Newsletter
by Seher Sagiroglu Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

Hi team, I suggest couple of lines on our next round engagement in the region highlighting some key events in the last month. What do you think? Seher Sagiroglu Ayhan Global Stakeholder Engagement Manager – Middle East Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile:+90 533 341 8985 www.icann.org From: Amenah Alhakeem <amenah.alhakeem(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM To: Seher Sagiroglu <seher.sagiroglu(a)icann.org>, Fahd Batayneh <fahd.batayneh(a)icann.org> Cc: Baher Esmat <baher.esmat(a)icann.org>, Luna Madi <luna.madi(a)icann.org>, Erin O'Neil <erin.oneil(a)icann.org> Subject: Middle East December EMEA Regional Newsletter Hello All, The Middle East story for the December EMEA regional newsletter is due this Monday, 17 November. We need a 150-word blurb highlighting a recent or an upcoming regional activity, event, or engagement. It would be great if you have some group/stage photos accompanying the story. I am aware you had participated in the Bread and Net event recently, would that be a good story to share? On the other hand, Webrazzi for example had it’s fair share of social media promotion, but if you prefer, you can write about it as well. Other than that, please share your thoughts and suggestions. Thank you, Amenah Alhakeem Senior Communications Coordinator, EMEA Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +90 531 501 0519 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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ICANN Community Excellence Award: Now Accepting Nominations
by Fahd Batayneh Nov. 11, 2025

Nov. 11, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-community-excellence-a… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened the nomination<https://forms.gle/LKfuQMnHvuzuRkHH6> period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award today. The nomination period will close on 8 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Launched in 2014, the Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who have deeply invested in consensus-based solutions and contributed substantively to the ICANN multistakeholder model. The ideal recipient(s) will have: * Participated in the ICANN community for at least five years. * Served in multiple ICANN working groups or committees. * Collaborated with more than one Supporting Organization (SO) and/or Advisory Committee (AC) in a significant capacity. Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of ICANN community members appointed by the SO/AC chairs. The panel will evaluate candidates using a merit-based point system and the following criteria: * Demonstrated ability to work across community lines with both familiar and unfamiliar ICANN stakeholders to build consensus. * Demonstrated ability to facilitate dialogue and open discussion in a fair and collegial manner, in a spirit of collaboration shown through empathy, and a sincere desire to engage with people from other backgrounds, cultures, and interests. * Demonstrated commitment to the ICANN multistakeholder model and its overall effectiveness through volunteer service in working groups or committees. Please submit your nominations via this form<https://forms.gle/LKfuQMnHvuzuRkHH6>, including detailed information outlining why the nominee meets the award criteria. Self-nominations will not be considered. Any questions about the award process or requests for additional information in support of nominations may be submitted via email to excellenceaward2026(a)icann.org<mailto:excellenceaward2026@icann.org>. The award recipient(s) will be announced in March 2026 at ICANN85 in Mumbai, India. For more information, please refer to the ICANN Community Wiki<https://community.icann.org/x/YyOAAw>.

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ICANN86 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
by Fahd Batayneh Nov. 11, 2025

Nov. 11, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann86-fellowship-applicati… Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is opening the application round for the ICANN Fellowship Program for the ICANN86 Policy Forum. The ICANN86 meeting is scheduled for 8–11 June 2026 in Seville, Spain. If ICANN86 is held virtually, the Fellowship Program also will be held virtually. Only those who have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship Program (Fellowship Program Alumni) are eligible to apply for a Policy Forum fellowship. The deadline to apply is 10 December 2025 at 23:59 UTC. Successful candidates will be announced on 5 February 2026 on ICANN's website. About the ICANN Fellowship Program The ICANN Fellowship Program<https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> is open to all applicants interested or already engaged in various aspects of ICANN's work, such as policymaking, Domain Name System operations, and the security and stability of the global Internet. The goal of the program is to strengthen the representation of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community. For more information on the program and how to apply, please visit the Fellowship Program page<https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships>.

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Updated: ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals
by Fahd Batayneh Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/updated-icann-issues-call-fo… This announcement is an update to an announcement issued on 9 October 2025<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-issues-call-for-ua-day…>, extending the proposal submission date from 9 November 2025 to 24 November 2025. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today launched a call for proposals for UA Day 2026 events to be held between 25 March and 30 May 2026. Building on its partnership with ICANN to advance Internet inclusivity, multilingualism, and equitable access online, UNESCO is supporting this fourth annual series of events that focus on the adoption of Universal Acceptance (UA). The deadline to submit<https://www.icann.org/ua-day-call-for-proposals-2026-en> a proposal has been extended from 9 November 2025 to 24 November 2025. UA is a technical requirement that ensures all valid domain names and email addresses, regardless of script, language, or character length, work in all Internet-enabled applications, devices, and systems. In a UA-ready world, Internet users can choose an online identity in the language or script of their choice and ensure that their chosen domain names and email addresses will work seamlessly on the Internet. Achieving UA-readiness is essential to enabling a more linguistically diverse Internet. In line with UNESCO's 2003 Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace<https://www.unesco.org/en/legal-affairs/recommendation-concerning-promotion…>, and the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032)<https://www.unesco.org/en/decades/indigenous-languages>, this initiative supports efforts to foster multilingualism, digital inclusion, and equitable access to information online. For more information on UA, please visit https://www.icann.org/ua. Event proposals are encouraged from all relevant organizations, including ICANN Regional At-Large Organizations; At-Large Structures; Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees; as well as governments, international organizations, technology organizations and companies, open-source communities, standards bodies, email service providers, software and technology developers, web-hosting platforms, academia, DNS industry, and language communities.

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