Friends and Colleagues, I trust this finds you well. The Middle East DNS Forum 2026 was scheduled to take place in Kuwait City, Kuwait on Wednesday 13 May 2026 in a hybrid format. However, due to the ongoing situation in the region, and following consultations with our local host, we have concluded that holding an in-person gathering in Kuwait in May is not feasible. In addition, there appears to be limited interest in organizing a virtual event during the same timeframe. Therefore, we have decided to cancel the event. We would welcome your input on alternative activities you would like to see in the region to replace the Middle East DNS Forum 2026. And just to be clear, this is just for this year’s edition. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN