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[SAVE THE DATE] Middle East Space Session at ICANN82
by Seher Sagiroglu March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

Dear all, We cordially invite you the Middle East Space Session at ICANN 82 Community Forum. This session will be held in hybrid format. The Middle East Space will convene to have update on the Applicant Support Program, ICANN’s engagement and outreach strategy and discuss how the members in the Middle East can support ICANN’s Applicant Support Program. Please see agenda below. 🗓 Tuesday, 11 March 2025 🕒 10:30 - 12:00 (UTC-7) / 17:30 UTC 📍 Hyatt Regency Seattle Hotel - Regency A (At-Large) Zoom participation links will be published here 24 hours before the session starts. For details, please visit ICANN82 Public Schedule<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpZe/middle-east-space-at-icann82> Regards Seher Sağıroğlu Ayhan On behalf of ME Space Co-chairs, Abdalmonem Galila and Amin Hacha Agenda 1. 10:30-10:40 Welcome and Introduction * Amin Hacha & Abdalmonem Galila, Middle East Space Co-Chairs. * Baher Esmat, Regional Vice President for Stakeholder Engagement in the Middle East, ICANN 2. 10:40-10:55 Update on the Applicant Support Program | Kristy Buckley, ICANN 3. 10:55-11:10 ASP Outreach & Engagement in the Middle East | Baher Esmat, ICANN (10 min) 4. 11:20- 11:40 ASP - Global Engagement Strategy and Statistics | Chris Mondini or Bob Ochieng, ICANN 5. 11:40-11:45 ME Space’s Statement in ICANN81: “New GTLD ASP for diversity in DNS Industry” | Hadia Elminiawi 6. 11:45-12:15 Discussion led by Co-Chairs (30 min) 5. 12:15 - 12:30 Closing Remarks | Amin Hacha & Abdalmonem Galila, Middle East Space Co-Chairs

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ICANN84 Fellowship Program
by Fahd Batayneh March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

Friends and Colleagues, The Fellowship application round for ICANN84 Annual General Meeting is now open. The deadline to submit applications is March 25, 2025 at 23:59 UTC Time. ICANN84 takes place in Muscat, Oman on 25-30 October 2025. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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ICANN Webinar to Discuss INFERMAL, a Project Focused on Malicious Domain Registrations
by Fahd Batayneh Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-webinar-to-discuss-inf… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual event on the Inferential Analysis of Maliciously Registered Domains (INFERMAL) Project, scheduled for Wednesday, 19 February 2025, at 15:00 UTC (7:00 a.m. PST; 10:00 a.m. EDT). The INFERMAL Project, funded by ICANN and conducted by KOR Labs, is dedicated to understanding the selection patterns behind cybercriminals' preferences for specific domain name registrars and top-level domains in their phishing operations. This initiative is a key component of ICANN's Domain Name System (DNS) Abuse Mitigation Program. We invite all stakeholders to register for this informative session, which will focus on discussing the mechanisms of domain abuse and the complexities of malicious activities within the registration landscape. About the Session Speaker: Prof. Maciej Korczyński (KOR Labs) Prof. Maciej Korczyński will present the results of the INFERMAL project, followed by a Q&A session, where participants can engage directly with the speaker. Session Coordinator: Samaneh Tajalizadehkhoob, Ph.D. Webinar Information: INFERMAL Webinar | 19 February 2025 | 15:00-17:00 UTC (7:00 - 9:00 a.m. PST; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT). Register for the session here. More Information Read the INFERMAL Project final report here. Visit the dedicated project page to learn more.

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Input Request for ME SPACE Session Agenda – ICANN82 in Seattle
by Amin Hacha Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

Dear ICANN Middle East Community, I hope this email finds you well. As we prepare for the upcoming ME SPACE session at ICANN82 in Seattle, we would like to update you on the next steps. Based on the feedback we’ve received so far, it appears that there is more interest in further exploring the "Applicant Support Program" topic. Therefore, we plan to focus on this subject during the session, following the latest update related to this subject. To ensure the session meets the needs of the community, we kindly request your input in finalizing the agenda. Specifically, we would appreciate your suggestions regarding: 1. *Potential speakers*: Are there any individuals you believe would be valuable contributors to this session? 2. *Session description*: Please share any recommendations on how to best describe and frame the session's topic and the session agenda. Your feedback is important to us, and we ask that you please provide any responses or questions by *Sunday, February 9, 2025*. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Best regards, ME Space Co-Chairs

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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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