[menog] MENOG 8: Thank you

Thu May 26 21:24:39 GMT 2011

Dear ,

What About *Palestine *, it inst mentioned in any list !!!

On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:40 PM, Salman Al-Mannai <SMANNAI at qtel.com.qa>wrote:

>
>  Hi,
>
>
>  I don't know if I should consider myself a contributor or intruder :) it
> has been a long time.
>
>  I see you guys reconsidering MENOG-9 location!!!
>
>  I see the search for a place is becoming a matter of live or die for the
> MENOG!, a situation that I'm not at all happy to see, there are quite few
> places in the Middle East that are still
>
>  Countries to avoid: Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Pakistan, Syria and
> Yemen
> Countries hosted MENOG in the past: Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi
> Arabia, Turkey and UAE.
> Countries require visa (Complex): Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
> and Uzbekistan (former Soviet Union).
> Potential Countries with simplified Visa requirement: Egypt, Jordan and
> Oman.
>
>  We might as well look at the greater Middle East and consider; Algeria,
> Cyprus, Djibouti, Libya, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan and Tunisia (part of
> AfriNIC territories).
>
>  Algeria, Djibouti, Libya, Somalia and Sudan :( are not the place for
> anyone to be at, unless you wear a bullet proof vest :) which leaves
> Tunisia, true the situation is not pleasant at the moment but it is
> improving at faster rate than expected, and if the election is a success by
> July then the situation will be very attractive, primarily due to the
> following:
>
>  1. The country is highly affordable (hotels cost from 100-150 euro on the
> average).
> 2. There are 3 operating telecom providers.
> 3. Can also be blessed by the AICTO (Arab ICT Organization).
> 4. Highly accessible by all middle east countries (Visas are not required
> for most countries, for those who require a visa it is very simple).
>
>  What remain is the 'territory' issue, which in my opinion can be solved
> if RIPE and AfriNIC hold a joined regional meeting.
>
>  Next, of course, is Egypt, the political situation is still moderate, but
> if Cairo is avoided (perhaps we should consider Sharm-El-Sheikh or
> Alexandria) for better security it might be attractive.
>
>  Morocco is way too far for some participants otherwise has high
> potential.
>
>  In short the places to be considered (order of listing matters): 1.
> Jordan, 2. Oman, 3. Tunisia, 4. Egypt, 5. Morocco.
>
>
>
>  Best Regards
>
>
>
>  On May 25, 2011, at 6:59 PM, Nasser Farhan wrote:
>
>  *Hi all,*
> **
> *Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria are open to all Arab Nationalities.
> Also Turkey(no visas required for Jordanians), UAE are also easy and has no
> complications( you get it with the ticket).  Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman
> are quite complex (yet obtainable).  *
> **
> *I suggest we hold it in Egypt next time as it does not require a visa to
> enter.*
> **
> *Regards,*
> *Nasser*
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Ahmed Abu-Abed <ahmed at tamkien.com>
> *To:* 'menog at menog. net'
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2011 8:08 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [menog] MENOG 8: Thank you
>
>  Egypt is easier on visas than many others in the region, plus you have
> good locations like Alexandria, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo, etc.
>
> Jordan and Lebanon are also quite open with inter-Arab visa needs, and can
> grant on the spot visas at airports for many nationalities.
>
> -Ahmed
>
>
>
>  *From:* Hani Abuelkhair <netmanb2k at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:24 PM
> *To:* Kais Al-Essa <operations at sahara.com.sa>
> *Cc:* menog at menog.net
> *Subject:* Re: [menog] MENOG 8: Thank you
>
>  Turkey is one of the best locations
>
> ----------------------
> Hani Abuelkhair
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> Cell: 965 99883327
>
>
>
> On May 24, 2011, at 21:27, Kais Al-Essa <operations at sahara.com.sa> wrote:
>
>   Dear Nasser,
>
>  Thanks for your suggestion. We try to balance between two main things:
> - Being in an easy country is good as it will allow more people to attend
> the meeting from around the globe.
> - However, we have an obligation to try to visit as many countries as
> possible.
>
>  For Saudi Arabia, Visas are possible and when we did MENOG6 in Riyadh, we
> had an excellent show of visitors who managed to get their Visa on time.
> Note that you just need to plan earlier.
>
>  Having said the above, we would like to hear your ideas on alternative
> locations. Our next meeting is planned for Muscat, Oman.
> Regards..
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> On 5/24/2011 7:57 PM, Nasser Farhan wrote:
>
> *Dear MENOG team and members,*
> **
> *Can I kindly suggest that these conferences to be held in a visa neutral
> countries, where visas are not needed or can be easily and rapidly
> obtained.   *
> **
> *Regards,*
> *Nasser*
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Osama I. Al-Dosary <dosary at cisco.com>
> *To:*  <menog at menog.net>menog at menog.net
> *Sent:* Monday, May 23, 2011 7:21 PM
> *Subject:* [menog] MENOG 8: Thank you
>
>  Salaam MENOG Community,
>
> On behalf of the MENOG Coordination Team, I would like to thank you for
> helping to make the MENOG 8/RIPE NCC Regional Meeting in Al-Khobar,
> Saudi Arabia such a success. Special thanks goes to those who to jump
> through visa hoops to join us.
>
> MENOG 8 included one day of plenary conference incorporating the RIPE
> NCC Regional Meeting and four days of hands-on technical workshops.
>
> The event as a whole received lots of positive and appreciative feedback.
>
> The meeting was well attended by participants from seven different
> countries. A list of attendees is posted at:
>  <http://menog.net/meetings/menog8/attendee-list>
> http://menog.net/meetings/menog8/attendee-list
>
> All presentations are available at:
>  <http://menog.net/meetings/menog8/presentations>
> http://menog.net/meetings/menog8/presentations
>
> An overview of sponsors is posted at:
>  <http://menog.net/meetings/menog8>http://menog.net/meetings/menog8
>
> Thanks once again on behalf of the MENOG Coordination Team.
> We hope that you will also attend MENOG 9 which will be held in Muscat,
> Oman in quarter 3, 2011
>
> Kind regards,
> Osama I. Al-Dosary
> On behalf of the MENOG Coordination Team
>
> Kais Al-Essa, Sultan AlShamsi, Sandra Gijzen, Gaurab Raj Upadhaya, Paul
> Rendek, Philip Smith
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