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Proposal for Korean Root Zone‬ Label Generation Rules
by Sarmad Hussain Jan. 25, 2018

Jan. 25, 2018

Dear All, We are pleased to announce that the Korean Generation Panel has finalized its proposal, which has been released for public comment. See details at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/korean-lgr-2018-01-25-en. We look forward to your comments on the proposal. Regards, Sarmad News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-25-en[icann.org]<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-25-en%5bicann.org%5d> ________________________________ Proposal for Korean Root Zone Label Generation Rules 25 January 2018 Open Date: 25 January 2018 Close Date: 17 March 2018 Originating Organization: Global Domains Division Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Brief Overview: The Korean community has formed the Korean Generation Panel (GP), which in turn has developed a Proposal for Korean Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (Proposal[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [XML, 547 KB] and Proposal Documentation[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 4.25 MB]). As per the LGR Procedure[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 772 KB], this proposal is being posted for public comments to allow those who have not participated in the Korean GP to make their views known to the GP. Based on the feedback, the Korean GP will finalize the proposal for submission for integration into the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/korean-lgr-2018-01-25-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…>

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Maximal Starting Repertoire version 3 (MSR-3) for Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR)
by Sarmad Hussain Jan. 17, 2018

Jan. 17, 2018

Dear All, MSR-3 has been released for public comment. Please see the announcement and links below. We look forward to your feedback. Regards, Sarmad News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2018-01-17-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Maximal Starting Repertoire version 3 (MSR-3) for Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR) 17 January 2018 Open Date: 17 January 2018 Close Date: 26 February 2018 Originating Organization: Global Domains Division Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Brief Overview: ICANN is releasing for public comment version 3 of the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR-3: HTML[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_sites_defaul…>, XML[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_sites_defaul…>). This version is upwardly compatible with MSR-2[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_news_announc…> and adds three code points each to the repertoires of Han and Latin scripts. Under the Procedure to Develop and Maintain Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone with Respect to IDN Labels[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_resources…> [PDF, 772 KB], the MSR is the starting point for the work by community based Generation Panels[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…> which are developing the proposals for relevant scripts for the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_resources_pa…>). The contents of MSR-3 and the detailed rationale behind its development are described in MSR-3-Overview and Rationale[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_en_system_fi…> [PDF, 1.1 MB]. Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/msr-3-2018-01-17-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__icann.org_public-2Dcom…> ICANN News Alert ICANN 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Request for Input on the Maximal Starting Repertoire - MSR
by Sarmad Hussain Nov. 25, 2017

Nov. 25, 2017

Dear All, Please find below a request for input on the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR) from the Integration Panel for the Root Zone Label Generation Rules. ------------- The Integration Panel (IP) is actively considering an update to the Root Zone Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR) now in its second version<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/msr-2015-06-21-en>. The update aims to add a small number of currently omitted code points for scripts that are already covered. In addition there will be editorial improvements to the way the repertoire is documented and presented. Generation Panels and interested parties are encouraged to review MSR-2<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/msr-2015-06-21-en> and to communicate to the IP any concerns with the existing MSR such as inaccuracies or omissions. In developing an LGR for the Root Zone, the MSR serves as an absolute upper bound on the code points that may be permitted in the Root Zone. (The actual LGR will represent a subset). Because of that, it is essential that any code points needed for a given script LGR and not excludable based on the principles discussed in [MSR-2] should be reviewed for potential addition to MSR-3. (Not all code points used in writing certain scripts are permissible in IDNs or the Root Zone, and the majority of exclusions is expected to stand). The IP does not anticipate the addition of as yet unsupported scripts to MSR-3, but, in principle, remains open to consider that option for future revisions. Such additions would expected to be based on sufficient community interest in the support of a given script, including, but not limited to a successful proposal to form a Generation Panel. Comments are requested no later than December 15, 2017, as it is planned to put MSR-3 to public comment by January 15, 2018. Please send all comments to integrationpanel(a)icann.org<mailto:integrationpanel@icann.org>. ------------- Regards Sarmad

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IDN Implementation Guidelines - Second Public Comment
by Sarmad Hussain Oct. 21, 2017

Oct. 21, 2017

Dear all, The second public comment on IDN Implementation Guideline was recently opened. - Announcement: https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-10-19-en - Public Comment: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/idn-guidelines-2017-10-19-en - Draft IDN Guidelines: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-final-idn-guidelines-18oc… We look forward to your feedback. Regards, Sarmad

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Proposal for Cyrillic Script Root Zone‬ Label Generation Rules
by Sarmad Hussain Oct. 18, 2017

Oct. 18, 2017

Dear All, The Proposal for the Cyrillic Script Root Zone LGR has been released for public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/cyrillic-lgr-2017-10-17-en>. See the announcement at https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-10-17-en. We look forward to your comments. Regards, Sarmad

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Request for feedback on Latin GP working documents on principles
by Sarmad Hussain Sept. 13, 2017

Sept. 13, 2017

Dear All, Please see the relevant message below, on behalf of the Latin GP. Regards, Sarmad ---------------------- Dear all, The Latin script community has formed the Latin script Generation Panel (GP), which is developing a Proposal for the Latin Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules, following the LGR Procedure<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en.pdf> and based on the proposal and work plan<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposal-latin-lgr-15may17-en.p…> developed by the Latin GP. The Latin GP has drafted its guiding principles to determine the code point repertoire for inclusion in the root zone LGR proposal and to determine the variant code points. The principles are being posted for public comments to allow the GP members to get feedback from the language and technical communities as the GP undertakes the tasks of repertoire and variant code point analysis. Based on the feedback, the Latin script GP will finalize the principles to guide its work. Please review the following documents and send feedback to LatinGP(a)icann.org<mailto:LatinGP@icann.org> by 23 October 2017. * Principles for Inclusion and Exclusion of Code points for Latin Script Root Zone LGR<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/52897663/Latin%20GP%20Prin…> * Principles for variants for Latin Script Root Zone LGR<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/52897663/Latin%20GP%20Prin…> We look forward to your comments. For further details visit the Latin GP wiki page<https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Latin+GP>. Regards, Latin GP

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SaudiNIC’s Best Practices in Supporting and Managing Arabic Domain Names
by Raed Al-Fayez Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

((Sorry for cross posting)) Dear All, SaudiNIC is pleased to inform you that it has published the following document: · Title: SaudiNIC’s Best Practices in Supporting and Managing Arabic Domain Names · Date: August 2017 · Version : 1.0 · Link: http://www.nic.sa/docs/SaudiNIC-BP-Supporting%20and%20Managing%20Arabic%20D… The aim of this SaudiNIC's best practice is to outline and summarize some best practices and lessons learned in providing registration services and managing Arabic domain names (ADN). The prime intended audiences of this document are Arabic IDN (gTLD or ccTLD) registries. The document is heavily prepared based on SaudiNIC’s experiences that expands over a period of time exceeds more than 15 years. SaudiNIC is considered as one of the pioneer supporter for IDN in general and Arabic domain names in particular. With best regards, Raed Alfayez ______________ Director of SaudiNIC, CITC Tel: +966-11-4618216 - Fax: +966-11-4519497 www.nic.sa

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Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone Version 2 (RZ-LGR-2) released for Public Comment
by Sarmad Hussain June 7, 2017

June 7, 2017

Dear All, We would like to inform you that the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone Version 2 (RZ-LGR-2) has been released for public comment: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rz-lgr-2-2017-06-06-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>. The second version of the Root Zone LGR integrates six scripts: Arabic, Ethiopic, Georgian, Lao, Khmer and Thai. The Armenian script Generation Panel has also finalized their work but its proposal has been deferred from integration until proposals from related scripts are received. Please see the “Overview and Summary” document for more details: https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/lgr/lgr-2-overview-01jun17-en.pdf…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…>. We look forward to your review and comments. Regards, Sarmad News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-06-06-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone Version 2 (RZ-LGR-2) 6 June 2017 Open Date: 6 June 2017 Close Date: 24 July 2017 Originating Organization: Global Domains Division Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Brief Overview: To determine valid top-level Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) labels and their variant labels, the community had finalized the Procedure to Develop and Maintain the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone in Respect of IDNA Labels[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 1.39 MB]. The Procedure requires community-based Generation Panels (GPs), organized for relevant scripts, to convene and propose specific rules. These rules are evaluated and then integrated into the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR) by the Integration Panel (IP). The Integration Panel (IP) has successfully evaluated the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) Proposals[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> for five additional scripts, Ethiopic, Georgian, Lao, Khmer and Thai, submitted by the respective GPs, following the release of these individual proposals for public comments. The IP has integrated these proposals, along with Arabic script already integrated into the first version of the Root Zone LGR (RZ-LGR-1[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>), to develop the second version of the Root Zone LGR (RZ-LGR-2[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_sites_de…> [PDF, 891 KB]). As per the Procedure, RZ-LGR-2 is being released for public comments to gather community feedback for its finalization. Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rz-lgr-2-2017-06-06-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>

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FW: [Ext] ICANN News Alert -- Proposal for Ethiopic Script Root Zone‬ Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by Sarmad Hussain March 24, 2017

March 24, 2017

Dear All, We are pleased to inform you that the Ethiopic script Generation Panel (GP) has completed the Proposal for Ethiopic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR), which has been released for public comment. See the details below. Ethiopic script GP is the seventh GP to complete the proposal, after Armenian, Arabic, Georgian, Khmer, Lao and Thai script communities. All the proposals received so far are available at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/lgr-proposals-2015-12-01-en. We would like to invite you to review the proposal and share your feedback and comments. Regards, Sarmad P.S. Apologies for cross-posting From: ICANN News Alert [mailto:no-reply@external.icann.org] [Image removed by sender. ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-03-23-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Proposal for Ethiopic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) 23 March 2017 Open Date: 23 March 2017 Close Date: 5 May 2017 Originating Organization: Global Domains Division Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Brief Overview: The Ethiopic script community has formed the Ethiopic script Generation Panel (GP), which in turn has developed a Proposal for the Ethiopic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (Proposal[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> and Proposal Documentation[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 2.01 MB]). As per the LGR Procedure[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 772 KB], this proposal is being posted for public comments to allow those who have not participated in the Ethiopic script GP to make their views known to the GP. Based on the feedback, the Ethiopic script GP will finalize the proposal for submission for integration into the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ethiopic-lgr-2017-03-23-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>

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FW: [Ext] ICANN News Alert -- Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Implementation Guidelines
by Sarmad Hussain March 4, 2017

March 4, 2017

Hi All, The IDN Guidelines WG has released and updated draft of IDN Implementation Guidelines for Public Comment. Please see the announcement below. The WG is also planning a session on these at ICANN 58 (see https://schedule.icann.org/event/9nmh/icann-gdd-idn-implementation-guidelin…) Regards, Sarmad <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-03-03-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Implementation Guidelines 3 March 2017 Open Date: 3 March 2017 Close Date: 17 April 2017 Originating Organization: Global Domains Division Categories/Tags: Second-Level Domains Brief Overview: The Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Implementation Guidelines relate to the IDN registration policies and practices, designed to minimize the risk of cybersquatting and consumer confusion, to cater to the interests of communities using local languages and scripts. Following the Call for Community Experts[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>, a Working Group (WG) was formed in to review the current version (3.0[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>) of the IDN Implementation Guidelines[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, last updated in 2011. The WG has finalized its work and solicits feedback of the community on the Guidelines for the Implementation of the Internationalized Domain Names 4.0[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 363 KB], the proposed update to the current Guidelines. Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/idn-guidelines-2017-03-03-en[icann.or…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>

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