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@icann.org>
Reply-To: Houda CHIHI <houda.chihi@supcom.tn>
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
To: Middle East ICANN <middle-east@icann.org>, Abdelmeniem Tharwat Galila <atharwat@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 !

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De : Abdalmonem Galila via Middle-East <middle-east@icann.org>
Envoyé : jeudi 16 octobre 2025 15:12
À : Middle East ICANN <middle-east@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.

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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]

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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

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