September 2025 - Middle-East

ICANN84 Statement – Focus Proposal on Emerging Technologies
by Abdalmonem Galila Oct. 14, 2025

Oct. 14, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. Thank you once again for your valuable time and commitment to contributing to the ICANN84 statement on “Emerging Technologies and the Role of RIRs.” Your willingness to support this effort is greatly appreciated. Following extensive discussions and research, we’ve noted that the topic of emerging technologies covers a broad range of areas—such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and others. While all of these are significant, many fall outside the direct scope of ICANN’s mission. To ensure our efforts are both impactful and aligned with ICANN’s remit, we propose narrowing our focus to one emerging technology that intersects meaningfully with ICANN’s responsibilities. This will serve as a solid starting point for raising awareness and, subsequently, developing a well-informed statement and recommendations. As a potential starting point, we would like to suggest the topic: “Harnessing AI to Strengthen DNS Abuse Mitigation” — a subject we believe aligns well with ICANN’s scope while reflecting the growing importance of emerging technologies. Should you have any questions, concerns, , please feel free to reach out at your convenience. Wishing you a pleasant day ahead. Warm regards, ME-Space Co-Chairs. Thanks a lot. All the Best, Abdalmonem Galila Director , Numbering Affairs, 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<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> : http:\\www.tra.gov.eg<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> [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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Invitation to Join the Working Group on Drafting Topic
by Abdalmonem Galila Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

Dear ME Space community, Thank you to everyone who shared and suggested topics for our ME Space session at ICANN84 in Dublin. After review, we have decided to proceed with the topic: "Supporting Emerging Technologies in the Middle East and the Role of RIR" We invite interested community members to join a working group to draft content/statement related to this topic. The deadline to express your interest in joining is Saturday, 27 September 2025. Please note that the first online meeting of the WG will be held on Monday, 29 September 2025. We look forward to your responses. Best regards, On behalf of the ME Space co-chairs Thanks a lot. All the Best, Abdalmonem Galila Director , Numbering Affairs, 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<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> : http:\\www.tra.gov.eg<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> [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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[Webinar Invitation] WSIS+20 - Why it Matters
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 20, 2025

Sept. 20, 2025

Friends and Colleagues, You are cordially invited to attend a webinar. Title: WSIS+20 - Why it Matters When: Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 12.00 – 13.00 UTC More information + registration at https://www.icann.org/en/engagement-calendar/details/icann-webinar-series-f… We look forward to seeing you. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN [cid:image001.png@01DC2A27.370974D0]

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Friendly Reminder: Call for Topics - ICANN84 ME Space Session
by Amin Hacha Sept. 20, 2025

Sept. 20, 2025

Dear ME Space Community, A gentle reminder that today is the deadline to receive your topic recommendations for our ME-Space session at ICANN84 in Dublin. As discussed during our web meeting on 8th September, we agreed to prioritize topics that reflect the interests and concerns of our region. We also agreed to invite the ICANN fellowship program participants from our region's to actively contribute to the session. With this in mind, we encourage you to recommend topics that align with these priorities. Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to your replies, Best regards, Amin hacha On behalf of the ME Space Co-Chairs <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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[Recording] ME Space meeting (08 September 2025, 16:00 UTC)
by Seher Sagiroglu Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

Dear Space members, Thank you for joining ME Space session on 8 September 2025. For those who are interested, below you may find the link to the recording of the meeting. https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/TWxTnUHBPDdEsZDwBSk0ixpusZwf_lpKm6zmFcfQINi… Passcode: 1!xPziAL7i Regards, Seher

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#ICANN84 Call for Topics – ME Space Consensus Statement
by Abdalmonem Galila Sept. 12, 2025

Sept. 12, 2025

Dear ME Space Community, As you know, the primary goal of the ME Space is to address current ICANN hot topics and develop a consensus statement that reflects the opinion of the ICANN MEAC community. This statement will be shared with the ICANN Board of Directors and other concerned parties to help shape decisions on the matter. We therefore encourage all community members to propose topics that could be considered for our upcoming statement. The call for topics opens tomorrow, Friday 12 SEPT 2025, and the deadline for submissions is 19 SEPT 2025 23:59 UTC, aligned with the statement preparation timeline that will be shared soon. We kindly ask you to share your proposals within this period. Thank you for your active engagement. We count on your valuable contributions in proposing topics and participating in the drafting process. On behalf of the ME Space Co-Chairs Thanks a lot. All the Best, Abdalmonem Galila Director , Numbering Affairs, 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<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> : http:\\www.tra.gov.eg<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> [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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Calendar Invite – ME-Space Web Meeting (08 September 2025, 16:00 UTC)
by Abdalmonem Galila Sept. 8, 2025

Sept. 8, 2025

Dear All, I hope this email finds you well. You are kindly invited to join the ME-Space web meeting on Monday, 08 September 2025 at 16:00 UTC, where we will plan together for the ME-Space ICANN84 session. You can join the meeting using the Zoom link below: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97828795064?pwd=qOm8mwTyNrGvMHE6nzxCqdMawyr9WM.1 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/97828795064?pwd=qOm8mwTy…> Your insights and participation in this meeting will be highly valuable, as we come together to discuss ME-Space matters and shape the session at ICANN84. We look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions as we continue our collaborative work within the ME-Space. If there are any issues, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime. Wishing you a nice day. Best regards, ME-Space Co-Chairs Thanks a lot. All the Best, Abdalmonem Galila Director , Numbering Affairs, 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<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> : http:\\www.tra.gov.eg<http://www.mcit.gov.eg/> [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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Gentle Reminder: ME Space Meeting – Today, 8 September 2025, 16:00 UTC
by Amin Hacha Sept. 8, 2025

Sept. 8, 2025

Dear ME Space Community Members, This is a kind reminder that our *ME Space meeting* will take place *today, Monday, 8 September 2025, at 16:00 UTC*. The meeting will be chaired by the ME Space co-chairs. Please find the *draft agenda* at the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PjVif0UaEbyaJh6dUpKTkdJcfHdwBm4BRgSeTDd… *Key Agenda Highlights:* 1. Welcome Remarks – Co-Chairs 2. Review and Adoption of Agenda – Including modifications if needed 3. Discussion on Refresh Approaches and Steps for ME Space 4. Planning Topics for ME Space Session at ICANN84 (Dublin) 5. Open Discussion 6. Any Other Business (AOB) for discussion. 7. Scheduling Next Meeting – Time and Date We look forward to your active participation and valuable contributions. zoom link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/97828795064?pwd=qOm8mwTyNrGvMHE6nzxCqdMawyr9WM.1 [icann.zoom.us] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/97828795064?pwd=qOm8mwTy…> Kind regards, On behalf of the ME Space Co-Chairs <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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Re: [menog] [Webinar] Extended DNS Errors
by farzaneh badii Sept. 7, 2025

Sept. 7, 2025

For those who work on bringing more transparency and accountability to the DNS space and in general defend the open and free Internet, allow me to tell you why Extended DNS Errors is of importance: if the domain is blocked due to censorship, it will tell you that it has been censored which means blocked by a court order or (as it happens most of the time) just an informal opaque request from some “authority”. So it is indeed a very important initiative you can also understand and measure copyright overreach and speech violations. Thanks for sharing it Farzaneh On Sun, Sep 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM Fahd Batayneh <fahd.batayneh(a)icann.org> wrote: > Friends and Colleagues, > > > > You are cordially invited to attend a technical webinar entitled “*Extended > DNS Errors*” > > > > *When:* Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 12:00 - 12:45 UTC > > *Registration:* > https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fI9bEMP7QheED3-jwkC0cQ > > > > This webinar will look at Extended DNS Errors (EDE) - a recent proposed > standard to enrich DNS responses with additional information. The webinar > will cover the following aspects: > > > > - EDE support in DNS software and public resolvers > - Differences among various implementations > - Large-scale analysis of over 300 million registered domains > - Other standards that rely on EDEs > > > > *Speaker:* Yevheniya Nosyk, Cybersecurity Researcher, KOR Labs > > > > We look forward to seeing you virtually. > > > > Thank you, > > > > *Fahd Batayneh* > > ICANN > _______________________________________________ > Menog mailing list > Menog(a)lists.menog.org > http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog >

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[Webinar] Extended DNS Errors
by Fahd Batayneh Sept. 7, 2025

Sept. 7, 2025

Friends and Colleagues, You are cordially invited to attend a technical webinar entitled “Extended DNS Errors” When: Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 12:00 - 12:45 UTC Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fI9bEMP7QheED3-jwkC0cQ This webinar will look at Extended DNS Errors (EDE) - a recent proposed standard to enrich DNS responses with additional information. The webinar will cover the following aspects: * EDE support in DNS software and public resolvers * Differences among various implementations * Large-scale analysis of over 300 million registered domains * Other standards that rely on EDEs Speaker: Yevheniya Nosyk, Cybersecurity Researcher, KOR Labs We look forward to seeing you virtually. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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