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SAVE THE DATE: ICANN to Host Middle East DNS Forum 2023 | Istanbul, Türkiye | 9-10 May 2023
by Fahd Batayneh March 7, 2023

March 7, 2023

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/save-the-date-icann-to-host-… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will host the Middle East Domain Name System (DNS) Forum on 9 and 10 May 2023 in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. The forum will offer a closer look at the evolving DNS ecosystem and provide an opportunity for meaningful discussions among stakeholders and interested parties from the region and elsewhere. This 2023 hybrid event will bring together experts from industry, network and service providers, policymakers, and non-government organizations to discuss the latest developments in areas relating to, or that may affect, the DNS such as cybersecurity, the multilingual Internet, and applicable regulations and legislation. The forum also offers all participants an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration. To register for the forum, click here. More information on the agenda and speakers will be made available soon. The Middle East DNS Forum is an annual event that provides opportunities to learn about new developments in DNS-related topics and technologies, and to help shape the future of the Internet by getting involved with ICANN. The forum was created to help support the regional domain name industry, and has been one key component of the ICANN's regional engagement plan. To learn about the Middle East DNS forum, visit www.mednsf.org.

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Re: [ME ICANN] Webinar on Registrants Rights and Responsibilities
by Fahd Batayneh Feb. 24, 2023

Feb. 24, 2023

Dear All, For those interested in this topic yet were unable to attend the webinar, you can watch the recording at https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/hjXWYYzcS_u8NoTzjTQ7vwow6fkRbVMgQqMs0pBSjzn…. Thank you, Fahd From: Middle-East <middle-east-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Baher Esmat via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Baher Esmat <baher.esmat(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, 20 February 2023 at 7:32 PM To: "middle-east(a)icann.org" <middle-east(a)icann.org> Subject: [ME ICANN] Webinar on Registrants Rights and Responsibilities Dear All, The webinar for Registrants Rights and Responsibilities will be held virtually on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 as part of the ICANN Training Series for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Date (Time is in UTC): Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 14:30 to 16:00 Where: Virtual Register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtd-CrpjssGtMeK8XZqo_pn7y-WLMT7mOB French interpretation will be available. ---------- AGENDA: - Introduction - Domain Name Registrant Rights and Responsibilities - Registering Domain Names - Domain Name Management Best Practices - ICANN Registrant Program and Resources The speaker is ICANN's Senior Program Manager, Brian Gutterman. ---------- Best Baher

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Webinar on Registrants Rights and Responsibilities
by Baher Esmat Feb. 20, 2023

Feb. 20, 2023

Dear All, The webinar for Registrants Rights and Responsibilities will be held virtually on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 as part of the ICANN Training Series for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Date (Time is in UTC): Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 14:30 to 16:00 Where: Virtual Register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtd-CrpjssGtMeK8XZqo_pn7y-WLMT7mOB French interpretation will be available. ---------- AGENDA: - Introduction - Domain Name Registrant Rights and Responsibilities - Registering Domain Names - Domain Name Management Best Practices - ICANN Registrant Program and Resources The speaker is ICANN's Senior Program Manager, Brian Gutterman. ---------- Best Baher

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Re: [ME ICANN] Fwd: Vice- President Nabil Bukhalid passed away
by Khaled Mokhtar Jan. 9, 2023

Jan. 9, 2023

البقاء لله - ربنا يرحمه ويغفر له My sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and friends May rest in peace Khaled Mokhtar ------ Original Message ------ Received: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:39:50 AM GMT From: Christine Arida via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> To: "middle-east(a)icann.org" <middle-east(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [ME ICANN] Fwd: Vice- President Nabil Bukhalid passed away > A great loss indeed .. > A fine veteran and a true pioneer of the Internet community .. > Nabil will be dearly missed .. > May his soul rest in peace .. > > Best, > Christine > > Sent from my phone > > On 8 Jan 2023, at 11:42 PM, Walid AL-SAQAF via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> wrote: > > > What a big loss indeed. He was a true inspiration for the Internet community in the Middle East and beyond. > > May his soul rest in peace. He will be missed😞. > > My condolences to his family and friends in Lebanon and the world. > الله يرحمه ويدخله فسيح جناته. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون. > Sincerely, > > Walid > > > On Thu, Jan 5, 2023 at 8:49 AM Ali Almeshal via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org<mailto:middle-east@icann.org>> wrote: > “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return” > الف رحمه عليه 🙏 > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: ISOC Lebanon Chapter <mailer(a)isoc.org<mailto:mailer@isoc.org>> > Date: 5 January 2023 at 9:22:20 AM GMT+3 > To: Ali AlMeshal <dralialmeshal(a)gmail.com<mailto:dralialmeshal@gmail.com>> > Subject: Vice- President Nabil Bukhalid passed away > Reply-To: Jacques Bakaev <jack.bakaev(a)isoc.org.lb<mailto:jack.bakaev@isoc.org.lb>> > > > > [logo] > > > > It is with deep grief and sad hearts that the Internet Society - Lebanon Chapter announces the passing away of its Vice- President Nabil Bukhalid, on January 3, 2023. > Nabil was considered the “Father of the Internet” in Lebanon, through his pioneering and significant efforts to the development of the Internet in Lebanon since the early 90s, by establishing the Lebanese Domain Registry (LBDR) and serving as administrator and registrar for the .LB ccTLD since its creation in 1993 till today. He also contributed to many Internet governance, strategic planning, capacity-building and research efforts in the EMEA region. > Nabil was also the founder of the Lebanese Academic and Research Network (LARN), co-founder of the Lebanese Broadband Manifesto Support Group (LBSG) and BeirutIX, the first Internet Exchange Point in Lebanon. He is also a co-founder and ex-President of the Internet Society Lebanon Chapter, co-founder and CEO of the Lebanese Internet Center. > In 2017, he was an inductee in the prestigious Internet Hall of Fame, hence an inspiration to all of us in the region. > He attended AUB, where he earned both his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (1981) and EMBA (2006). May he Rest In Peace. > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Internet Society] > Don't miss a thing. > > Twitter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://twitter.com/internetsociety__;!!JSZLGTN…> | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety__;!!JS…> | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ca.linkedin.com/company/internet-societ…> | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.youtube.com/user/InternetSocietyVid…> | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/internetsociety/__;!!…> > This message was sent to Ali AlMeshal by the Internet Society. > Please add us to your safe list to ensure delivery. > Unsubscribe<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://portal.internetsociety.org/622619/Email/…> | Unsubscribe via email<mailto:globalmembership@isoc.org> | Update your preferences<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://portal.internetsociety.org/622619/emailp…> | Privacy Policy<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.internetsociety.org/privacy-policy/…> | Contact Us<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.internetsociety.org/contact-us/__;!…> > © Copyright 2019 Internet Society > 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20190-5108, USA, +1 703-439-2120 > Rue Vallin 2, CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland, +41-22-807-1444 > Have questions? Contact globalmembership(a)isoc.org<mailto:globalmembership@isoc.org> > > > > <nabil-b.jpg> > _______________________________________________ > Middle-East mailing list > Middle-East(a)icann.org<mailto:Middle-East@icann.org> > https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/middle-east<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/middle-ea…> > > _______________________________________________ > 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy__;!!JSZLGT…>) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos__;!!JSZLGTNg!…>). 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Fwd: Vice- President Nabil Bukhalid passed away
by Ali Almeshal Jan. 9, 2023

Jan. 9, 2023

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Re: [ME ICANN] Fwd: Vice- President Nabil Bukhalid passed away
by Nitin Walia Jan. 7, 2023

Jan. 7, 2023

Such heartbreaking news. May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences, Warm Regards Nitin Walia | Director Data Xgen Technologies (P) Limited Tel: +91-141-2554970 Fax: +91-141-2554972 LinkedIn Twitter nitin(a)xgenplus.com | नितिन(a)xn--v1bmv2ck2cxbe5k8bf.xn--h2brj9c | https://xgenplus.com VC: https://bridge01.videomeet.in - room: nitin pwd: 10000 भाषाकीआजादी - Bridging the Digital Divide, Getting Next billion online On Thu, 5 Jan 2023 at 07:49, Ali Almeshal via Middle-East middle-east@icannorg> wrote: &ldquoIndeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return&rdquo الف رحمه عليه 🙏 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: ISOC Lebanon Chapter mailer(a)isoc.org> Date: 5 January 2023 at 9:22:20 AM GMT+3 To: Ali AlMeshal dralialmeshal(a)gmail.com> Subject: Vice- President Nabil Bukhalid passed away Reply-To: Jacques Bakaev jack.bakaev(a)isoc.org.lb> It is with deep grief and sad hearts that the Internet Society - Lebanon Chapter announces the passing away of its Vice- President Nabil Bukhalid, on January 3, 2023. Nabil was considered the &ldquoFather of the Internet&rdquo in Lebanon, through his pioneering and significant efforts to the development of the Internet in Lebanon since the early 90s, by establishing the Lebanese Domain Registry (LBDR) and serving as administrator and registrar for the .LB ccTLD since its creation in 1993 till today. He also contributed to many Internet governance, strategic planning, capacity-building and research efforts in the EMEA region. Nabil was also the founder of the Lebanese Academic and Research Network (LARN), co-founder of the Lebanese Broadband Manifesto Support Group (LBSG) and BeirutIX, the first Internet Exchange Point in Lebanon. He is also a co-founder and ex-President of the Internet Society Lebanon Chapter, co-founder and CEO of the Lebanese Internet Center. In 2017, he was an inductee in the prestigious Internet Hall of Fame, hence an inspiration to all of us in the region. He attended AUB, where he earned both his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (1981) and EMBA (2006). May he Rest In Peace. Don`t miss a thing. Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram This message was sent to Ali AlMeshal by the Internet Society. Please add us to your safe list to ensure delivery. Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe via email | Update your preferences | Privacy Policy | Contact Us &copy Copyright 2019 Internet Society 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20190-5108, USA, +1 703-439-2120 Rue Vallin 2, CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland, +41-22-807-1444 Have questions? Contact globalmembership(a)isoc.org _______________________________________________ Middle-East mailing list Middle-East(a)icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/middle-east _______________________________________________ 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 https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/middle-east _______________________________________________ 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. Do not Remove: [HID]20230105135656206[-HID]

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ICANN for Beginners - What is "Universal Acceptance"
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 4, 2023

Jan. 4, 2023

Friends and Colleagues, As part of ICANN’s virtual Beginners Program, the next webinar is on 17 and 18 January 2022, and will cover the topic of Universal Acceptance. Both webinars are identical, and registration can happen through the following links: 17 January 2023 at 14:00 UTC Register to attend 18 January 2023 at 6:00 UTC Register to attend Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Re: [ME ICANN] ME Space leadership
by Abdalmonem Galila Dec. 27, 2022

Dec. 27, 2022

Dear NP, I hope my email finds you well, I am sure that we need to be updated all the time about what is going on internet world. So let us have a side talk about that soon and we may need to do some re-search about. Have a nice days. 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<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 From: NP Kurtböke <npkurtboke(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 8:00 AM To: Abdalmonem Galila <atharwat(a)tra.gov.eg> Subject: Re: [ME ICANN] ME Space leadership Hi Abdalmonem, are we going to hear about Web3 domains from ME leadership in 2023? Thanks. Happy New year! Best regards Nebiye 21 Ara 2022 Çar 20:30 tarihinde Abdalmonem Galila via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org<mailto:middle-east@icann.org>> şunu yazdı: Dear Tijani, I hope my email finds you well, you are the key behind all of this and it is my pleasure to follow your advices and guidelines and be one of the co-chairs. I am sure that my colleagues Layal and Amin passionate enough to do their best for the sake of the community. So let us plan and coordinate the future activities within our community. Have a nice days. Sent from my iPhone On 21 Dec 2022, at 12:49 AM, Tijani via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org<mailto:middle-east@icann.org>> wrote: Dear ME Space community, First of all, your statement on Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems received a response From Theresa Swinehart, senior vice President of Global Domains and Strategy at ICANN on behalf of the ICANN Board (attached). As you see, the ME region is now contributing in the policy discussion and has a visibility and a credibility thanks to your work in this space. Thank you. I would like also to announce the new co-chairs of your space who are Abdelmonem Galila, Layel Jabran and Amine Hacha. With the experience he accumulated, Abdelmonem knows how to improve the work and reach better results together with Layel and Amine. Congratulation to the new leadership team. I’m sure you will make a great work. Best regards Tijani BEN JEMAA De : Correspondence <correspondence(a)icann.org<mailto:correspondence@icann.org>> Date : mercredi 14 décembre 2022 à 19:24 À : "tijani.benjemaa(a)topnet.tn<mailto:tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn>" <tijani.benjemaa(a)topnet.tn<mailto:tijani.benjemaa@topnet.tn>> Cc : "vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org<mailto:vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org>" <vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org<mailto:vinciane.koenigsfeld@icann.org>>, "board-ops-team(a)icann.org<mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org>" <board-ops-team(a)icann.org<mailto:board-ops-team@icann.org>>, "theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org<mailto:theresa.swinehart@icann.org>" <theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org<mailto:theresa.swinehart@icann.org>>, "guila.forrester(a)icann.org<mailto:guila.forrester@icann.org>" <guila.forrester(a)icann.org<mailto:guila.forrester@icann.org>>, "tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org<mailto:tripti.sinha@board.icann.org>" <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org<mailto:tripti.sinha@board.icann.org>> Objet : ME Space statement for ICANN75: Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems [ ref:_00D1aY7OU._5001P1TRJS1:ref ] Dear Tijani Ben Jemaa, Thank you for your letter. Please find attached a response from Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President of Global Domains and Strategy, at ICANN to the Middle East Space statement for ICANN75 on Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems. This letter will be posted shortly to the ICANN Correspondence page (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspondence<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspond…>). Please submit any questions you may have about this message to correspondence(a)icann.org<mailto:correspondence@icann.org><mailto:correspondence@icann.org<mailto:correspondence@icann.org>>. Best Regards, Michael Kovach The Correspondence Team Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) correspondence(a)icann.org<mailto:correspondence@icann.org> www.icann.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.icann.org__;!!JSZLGTNg!RS0yXgD3CD-9hR…> ref:_00D1aY7OU._5001P1TRJS1:ref <Theresa to Tijani .pdf> _______________________________________________ Middle-East mailing list Middle-East(a)icann.org<mailto:Middle-East@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/middle-east<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/middle-eas…> _______________________________________________ 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/privacy/policy__;!!JSZLGTN…>) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/privacy/tos__;!!JSZLGTNg!R…>). 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ME Space leadership
by Tijani Dec. 24, 2022

Dec. 24, 2022

Dear ME Space community, First of all, your statement on Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems received a response From Theresa Swinehart, senior vice President of Global Domains and Strategy at ICANN on behalf of the ICANN Board (attached). As you see, the ME region is now contributing in the policy discussion and has a visibility and a credibility thanks to your work in this space. Thank you. I would like also to announce the new co-chairs of your space who are Abdelmonem Galila, Layel Jabran and Amine Hacha. With the experience he accumulated, Abdelmonem knows how to improve the work and reach better results together with Layel and Amine. Congratulation to the new leadership team. I’m sure you will make a great work. Best regards Tijani BEN JEMAA De : Correspondence <correspondence(a)icann.org> Date : mercredi 14 décembre 2022 à 19:24 À : "tijani.benjemaa(a)topnet.tn" <tijani.benjemaa(a)topnet.tn> Cc : "vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org" <vinciane.koenigsfeld(a)icann.org>, "board-ops-team(a)icann.org" <board-ops-team(a)icann.org>, "theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org" <theresa.swinehart(a)icann.org>, "guila.forrester(a)icann.org" <guila.forrester(a)icann.org>, "tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org" <tripti.sinha(a)board.icann.org> Objet : ME Space statement for ICANN75: Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems [ ref:_00D1aY7OU._5001P1TRJS1:ref ] Dear Tijani Ben Jemaa, Thank you for your letter. Please find attached a response from Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President of Global Domains and Strategy, at ICANN to the Middle East Space statement for ICANN75 on Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems. This letter will be posted shortly to the ICANN Correspondence page (https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspondence) Please submit any questions you may have about this message to correspondence(a)icann.org. Best Regards, Michael Kovach The Correspondence Team Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) correspondence(a)icann.org www.icann.org ref:_00D1aY7OU._5001P1TRJS1:ref

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ICANN and UASG Announce Inaugural UA Day and Call for Proposals
by Fahd Batayneh Dec. 22, 2022

Dec. 22, 2022

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-and-ua-steering-group-… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) are calling for event proposals for the inaugural Universal Acceptance (UA) Day to be held on 28 March 2023. Organized by the volunteer-led UASG and supported by ICANN, UA Day will be an opportunity to rally local, regional, and global communities and organizations to spread UA awareness and to encourage UA adoption with key stakeholders. UA is a technical requirement that ensures all valid domain names and email addresses, regardless of script, language, or character length, can be equally used by all Internet-enabled applications, devices, and systems. If you are interested in organizing a UA Day event, please complete the submission form on the UA Day page. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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