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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Third Face-to-Face Meeting for the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) to Convene in Singapore
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 31, 2015

Jan. 31, 2015

FYI… Fahd Batayneh ICANN Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2015 3:24 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Third Face-to-Face Meeting for the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) to Convene in Singapore <http://www.icann.org/> ICANN News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-01-30-en _____ Third Face-to-Face Meeting for the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) to Convene in Singapore 30 January 2015 When: February 6-8, 2015 Where: Raffles City Convention Center, Singapore (Room "Fullerton") <https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/tf-aidn-468x268-22mar14-en…> Group photo of the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs group Members of the TF-AIDN at the First F2F Meeting in Singapore during March 20-22, 2014 Background Since the second Face-to-Face meeting of the TF-AIDN in Istanbul, Turkey last June, the group has been working on several fronts related to Arabic Script IDNs including scrutinizing the code point repertoire and defining variant code points for the proposal for Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) and the Universal Acceptance of Arabic script IDNs. The third face-to-face meeting in Singapore will conclude the work covering topics such as the Arabic Script Code Point Repertoire, Code Point Variants, Variant Disposition, Whole Label Evaluation Rules and the XML Representation of the Data, all in the context of finalizing the proposal for the Arabic script for the Root Zone LGR. The group will also discuss the next steps to be taken like addressing the Universal Acceptance of Arabic script IDNs. Though the meeting is closed, observers are welcome to attend. Ten members of the group will be in Singapore, and in addition to the meeting, they are expected to interact at various IDN related sessions with the community. Agenda Friday February 6 (Day I) 8.45 – 9.00 Opening Remarks 9.00 – 10.30 Review of Current Status 10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break 11.00 – 12.30 Code Point Repertoire Review of Write-up for Code Point Repertoire 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break 13.30 – 15.00 Variant Analysis Review of Write-up on Variant Analysis 15.00 – 15.30 Coffee Break 15.30 – 17.00 Variant Disposition (Allocatable vs. Blocked) Saturday February 7 (Day II) 9.00 – 10.30 Variant Disposition – cont. Review of Write-up on Variant Disposition 10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break 11.00 – 12.30 Whole Label Evaluation Rules 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break 13.30 – 15.00 Whole Label Evaluation Rules XML Document 15.00 – 15.30 Coffee Break 15.30 – 17.00 XML Document Sunday February 8 (Day III) 9.00 – 10.30 Review the Complete Document for Submission 10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break 11.00 – 12.30 Preparation of Presentations for Singapore Community Interaction 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break 13.30 – 15.00 Open House 15.00 – 15.30 Coffee Break 15.30 – 17.00 Next Steps (Universal Acceptance; Second Level LGRs, etc.) About the Middle East Strategy Working Group (MESWG) The Middle East Strategy Working Group (MESWG) is an ad-hoc group of Internet experts from the region the strategy covers; i.e. the 22 Arab States, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (collectively defined as "The Region"). The working group consists of 20 experts from 11 countries of the region. ICANN has coordinated the formation of the working group, and provides all the necessary support to drive its mandate forward. ICANN's strategic goals for its engagement in the region are to: 1. Foster two-way engagement between ICANN and the broader Internet community in the region; 2. Build strong and competitive domain name industry in the region; and 3. Promote multi-stakeholder Internet governance mechanisms in the region. These goals are divided into three strategic focus areas, namely: DNS Security and Stability, Domain Name Industry, and Internet Governance Ecosystem. More on the MESWG can be found online at https://community.icann.org/display/MES/Middle+East+Working+Group. About the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) TF-AIDN is an initiative of MESWG which focuses on technical issues and solutions to promote Arabic Script IDNs; this includes their definition, secure deployment, and ease of use for the community. The current technical matters include the following: * Arabic Script Label Generation Ruleset (LGR) for the Root Zone; * Second level LGRs for the Arabic script; * Arabic script Internationalized Registration Data Protocol and Practice; * Universal acceptability of Arabic script IDNs and variants; * Technical challenges around registration of Arabic IDNs and variants; * Operational software for Arabic script IDN registry and registrar operations; * DNS security matters specifically related to Arabic IDNs and variants; and * Technical training material around Arabic script IDNs Membership to join the TF-AIDN is always open. Those interested to join the task force on voluntary basis should email their CV and Statement of Interest (SOI) to tf-aidnadmin(a)meswg.org. More on the TF-AIDN can be found online at https://community.icann.org/display/MES/TF-AIDN+Work+Space.

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Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs 3rd F2F Meeting | February 6-8, 2015 | Singapore
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

Friends and Colleagues, The Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) will hold its 3rd F2F Meeting in Singapore during February 6-8, 2015. The agenda for the 3-day meeting can be found here <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/43982588/TF-AIDN%203rd%20F 2F%20Meeting%20Agenda%20FINAL.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1421784129626&a pi=v2> . If you are in Singapore around these dates, please feel free to pop in and say hi. We will be meeting at Raffles City Convention Center in the "Fullerton" room. You can find the work of the TF-AIDN archived to-date at https://community.icann.org/display/MES/TF-AIDN+Work+Space. Thank you, Fahd

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Annual IDN ‭ccTLD‬ Fast Track Process Review
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 18, 2015

Jan. 18, 2015

FYI… The Annual IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process Review is back in town. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 1:20 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Annual IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process Review <http://www.icann.org/> ICANN News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-01-15-en _____ Annual IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process Review 15 January 2015 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 15 January 2015 Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Purpose (Brief): ICANN is opening a public comment forum for the annual review of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The input received will be used to determine appropriate updates to the current version of the Final Implementation Plan of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/idn-cctld-implementation-plan-0…> [PDF, 851 KB] (FIP) and for the proposed IDN ccTLD policy <http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/idn-ccpdp-final-29mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 376 KB], which is currently under consideration. Community members, technical community, and specifically those who were directly involved in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, including requesters, public authorities and end users of the delegated IDN ccTLDs, are kindly asked to provide feedback on their experience in the process. Public Comment Box Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/idn-cctld-fast-track-2015-01-15-en

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Guidelines for Designing Script-Specific Label Generation Rules (LGR) - Now Open for Public Comment
by Sarmad Hussain Jan. 16, 2015

Jan. 16, 2015

Dear all, (apologies for cross-posting) Kindly note that Guidelines for Designing Script-Specific Label Generation Rules (LGR) have been posted for public comments. These will be discussed further during the LGR Workshop session at ICANN 52 meeting in Singapore. Regards, Sarmad From: ICANN News Alert [mailto:communications@icann.org] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 4:24 AM To: Sarmad Hussain Subject: ICANN News Alert -- IDN TLDs - LGR Procedure Implementation - Guidelines for Designing Script-Specific Label Generation Rules (LGR) - Now Open for Public Comment <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-01-15-en _____ IDN TLDs - LGR Procedure Implementation - Guidelines for Designing Script-Specific Label Generation Rules (LGR) - Now Open for Public Comment 15 January 2015 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 15 January 2015 Categories/Tags: Internationalized Domain Names, IDN, IDN TLD, IDN Variant TLD, new gTLD, IDN ccTLD Purpose (Brief): ICANN is releasing for public comments a set of documents that present an overview of the tasks of a Generation Panel. These include: * Guidelines <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-guidelines-script-specific-…> [PDF, 946 KB] and Considerations <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-design-considerations-23sep…> [PDF, 193 KB] for designing script-specific Label Generation Rules (LGR) for integration into the root zone, * A summary of the Requirements <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-proposal-reqs-23sep14-en.pdf> [PDF, 198 KB] on format and contents for submitting an LGR proposal. The overview and guidelines are based on the prescription in the "Procedure to Develop and Maintain Label Generation Rules (LGR) for the Root Zone With Respect to IDN Labels <https://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/lgr-procedure-20mar13-e…> " [PDF, 772 KB] (the Procedure) and are intended to supplement the Procedure, not to replace it as the authoritative prescription of the process. Community members are invited to provide feedback. Public Comment Box Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/lgr-guidelines-2015-01-15-en This message was sent to sarmad.hussain(a)icann.org from: ICANN News Alert | communications(a)icann.org | ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=27296433&l=6333&s=95OV&m=95…>Manage Your Subscription

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[Job Opening] "Manager, IDN Program" at ICANN
by Fahd Batayneh Jan. 12, 2015

Jan. 12, 2015

Friends and Colleagues, I'd like to bring to your attention two openings at ICANN for a "Manager, IDN Program" in Istanbul <https://icann-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobi nfo&jobid=213803&company_id=16025&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=992338&ai d=1> and in Singapore <https://icann-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobi nfo&jobid=213804&company_id=16025&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=992338&ai d=1> . Please feel free to spread the message around. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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