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Re: You’re Invited: ICANN84 ME Space Session – Harnessing AI to Strengthen DNS Abuse Mitigation
by Seher Sagiroglu Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

Hi Houda, Let me chime in here quickly. ICANN Meetings are held in hybrid format and you are able to join many sessions remotely (except the closed ones!). The participation link to Middle East Space session will be published on the day of the session. You may see the participation links here >> https://icann84.sched.com/event/29QOG/middle-east-space-session You need to complete your registration for ICANN84 AGM to join this meeting. Registration is at >> https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann84/ If you have any questions, please do let me know. Best regards, 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: Houda CHIHI via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Houda CHIHI <houda.chihi(a)supcom.tn> Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM To: Middle East ICANN <middle-east(a)icann.org>, Abdelmeniem Tharwat Galila <atharwat(a)tra.gov.eg> Subject: [ME ICANN] Re: You’re Invited: ICANN84 ME Space Session – Harnessing AI to Strengthen DNS Abuse Mitigation Hello, Thank you for sharing is there any possibility of an online participation, Kind Regards ! ________________________________ De : Abdalmonem Galila via Middle-East <middle-east(a)icann.org> Envoyé : jeudi 16 octobre 2025 15:12 À : Middle East ICANN <middle-east(a)icann.org> Objet : [ME ICANN] You’re Invited: ICANN84 ME Space Session – Harnessing AI to Strengthen DNS Abuse Mitigation Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you in great health and high spirits. On behalf of the ME Space Co-Chairs, it is our pleasure to cordially invite you to attend the ICANN84 Middle East Space (ME Space) session, which will take place as follows: 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025 🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 GMT 🎯 Session Title: Harnessing AI to Strengthen DNS Abuse Mitigation This session brings together experts and community members to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in combating DNS abuse—an issue of growing relevance for our global and regional Internet ecosystem. We encourage your participation in this timely and insightful discussion. Your engagement will help enrich the dialogue and guide future collaborative efforts in the Middle East and beyond. ________________________________ Session Agenda: * Opening & Welcome [5 min] Abdalmonem Galila & Amin Hacha, ME Space Co-Chairs * ICANN Middle East Updates [5 min] Seher Sağıroğlu Ayhan, GSE Middle East Manager, ICANN * Introduction of Topic: Policy and Technical Perspective [5 min] Abdalmonem Galila & Amin Hacha, ME Space Co-Chairs * Using AI for DNS Abuse Mitigation [10 min] Christian Hesselman, Research Director, SIDN * The AI Shift in Cybersecurity and DNS Abuse [15 min] Samaneh Tajalizadehkhoob, Director, Security Stability and Research, ICANN * Next Steps for the Space [3 min] Abdalmonem Galila & Amin Hacha, ME Space Co-Chairs * Introduction of ICANN84 Fellows – Middle East Region [4 min] * Q&A Session [10 min] * Closure & Acknowledgements [3 min] ________________________________ We sincerely hope you will be able to join us and contribute to this important conversation. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to me directly at any time. Looking forward to your valued presence. Warm regards, Thanks a lot. All the Best, Abdalmonem Galila Director , Numbering Affairs, Market Governance Sector. 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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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ICANN Issues Call for UA Day 2026 Proposals
by Fahd Batayneh Oct. 10, 2025

Oct. 10, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-issues-call-for-ua-day… 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 is 9 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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Call for Nominations: 2026 ICANN Leadership Program
by Fahd Batayneh Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/call-for-nominations-2026-ic… The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has issued a call for nominations for the 2026 ICANN Leadership Program, to be held 5–6 March 2026 in Mumbai, India, just before the ICANN85 Community Forum. The Leadership Program helps current and incoming leaders better understand the complexities of ICANN, while also helping to develop their facilitation skills. Current and incoming community leaders interested in participating in the program need to be endorsed by their Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, or stakeholder group chairs. The ICANN organization will reach out to the respective chairs for nominations and a registration link will be sent directly to individuals who are nominated. The deadline for nomination is Friday, 21 November 2025. The Leadership Program will not provide financial support for travel to Mumbai but will cover accommodations and offer a stipend for the days of the program.

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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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