<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;">Hello there,<div><br></div><div>Is it possible to have this meeting adjunct with another event (next day or before the other event) that's taking place in Middle East, such as MENOG? It helps lots of people who are willing to travel to justify their travel and makes it totally worth it. </div><div><br></div><div>In general, I would love to see this as part of MENOG program, I think there are lots of opportunity to collaborate here.</div><div><br></div><div>Mehmet</div><div><br><div><br><div><div>On Apr 15, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Fahd Batayneh <<a href="mailto:fahd.batayneh@icann.org">fahd.batayneh@icann.org</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Friends and Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">As part of ICANN’s engagement in the Middle East, the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Middle East Strategy Working Group (MESWG)</i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>identified having a Middle East DNS Forum on annual basis as key priority towards developing the domain name industry in the region.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In February 2014, Dubai hosted the first Middle East DNS Forum. The proceedings of the forum expanded over two days and covered many interesting topics related to domain name Registries, Registrars, and Registrants. The forum was by far a success as it exceeded the expectations of many; including its organizers.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>ME DNS Forum Program Committee<o:p></o:p></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b> </b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">One recommendation that came out of the Dubai meeting was to have a Program Committee (ME-DNS-PC) to prepare for future annual forums, and this includes developing a robust agenda for the meeting, and securing the right set of moderators, facilitators, and speakers/panelists for the different sessions.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Call for Volunteers<o:p></o:p></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b> </b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">This is a call for interested experts and relevant stakeholders to apply for one of the vacancies of the ME-DNS-PC. Interested candidates are expected to:<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b> </b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Serve with no financial compensation incurred;<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Attend teleconference calls when needed;<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Have expertise in one or more of the following:<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><span>o<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>DNS Registry and Registrar Operations;<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><span>o<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Domain Name Marketing and Business Development;<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><span>o<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>DNS Protocols and Technologies, including DNSSEC, IPv6, IDNs, etc.;<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><span>o<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>DNS Security, Stability, and Resiliency;<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><span>o<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Expertise in event planning and agenda development; and<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New';"><span>o<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Strong network of contacts.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Serve for a term specified by the governance structure that shall be developed by the inaugural ME-DNS-PC;<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Devote adequate time especially around the forum’s dates; and<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"></span>Travel to attend the forum and possibly PC face-to-face meetings.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Those who have the time and expertise to be part of the ME-DNS-PC are requested to submit an application (attached) along with their Resume/CV to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:meswg@icann.org" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;">meswg@icann.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Baher Esmat and Fahd Batayneh<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">ICANN<o:p></o:p></div></div><span><ME DNS Forum Program Committee - Call for Volunteers.pdf></span><span><ME DNS Forum Program Committee Application Form.docx></span>_______________________________________________<br>Menog mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Menog@lists.menog.org" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;">Menog@lists.menog.org</a><br><a href="http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline;">http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog</a></div></blockquote></div><br></div></div></body></html>