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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Your comment has been noted Tom. We will consider this for the next event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>As a couple of side notes, the 1<sup>st</sup> ME DNS Forum took place in Dubai early February. On the other hand, MENOG holds 2 annual meetings with the first being in Dubai sometime in March. This year’s MENOG took place right after the ICANN meeting in Singapore. If we are to have the ME DNS Forum around MENOG, the forum ends up being in Dubai every year, and this does not satisfy the idea of rotating it around the region. Another concern would be to have the forum right after an ICANN meeting (which would be very challenging for various logistical reasons).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fahd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Tom Paseka [mailto:tom@cloudflare.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 16, 2014 9:21 AM<br><b>To:</b> Mehmet Akcin<br><b>Cc:</b> Fahd Batayneh; menog@menog. net<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [menog] Middle East DNS Forum Program Committee -- Call for Volunteers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>+1 to Mehmet's comments here. Joining the two events will broaden audience and international visitors too. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Tom<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Apr 15, 2014 11:19 PM, "Mehmet Akcin" <<a href="mailto:mehmet@akcin.net">mehmet@akcin.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hello there,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>In general, I would love to see this as part of MENOG program, I think there are lots of opportunity to collaborate here.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Mehmet<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Apr 15, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Fahd Batayneh <<a href="mailto:fahd.batayneh@icann.org" target="_blank">fahd.batayneh@icann.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Friends and Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>As part of ICANN’s engagement in the Middle East, the <i>Middle East Strategy Working Group (MESWG)</i> 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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>ME DNS Forum Program Committee</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Call for Volunteers</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Serve with no financial compensation incurred;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Attend teleconference calls when needed;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Have expertise in one or more of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.75in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>DNS Registry and Registrar Operations;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.75in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Domain Name Marketing and Business Development;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.75in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>DNS Protocols and Technologies, including DNSSEC, IPv6, IDNs, etc.;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.75in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>DNS Security, Stability, and Resiliency;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.75in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Expertise in event planning and agenda development; and<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.75in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Strong network of contacts.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Serve for a term specified by the governance structure that shall be developed by the inaugural ME-DNS-PC;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Devote adequate time especially around the forum’s dates; and<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Travel to attend the forum and possibly PC face-to-face meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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 <a href="mailto:meswg@icann.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:purple'>meswg@icann.org</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Baher Esmat and Fahd Batayneh<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>ICANN<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><ME DNS Forum Program Committee - Call for Volunteers.pdf><ME DNS Forum Program Committee Application Form.docx>_______________________________________________<br>Menog mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Menog@lists.menog.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:purple'>Menog@lists.menog.org</span></a><br><a href="http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog" target="_blank"><span style='color:purple'>http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>_______________________________________________<br>Menog mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Menog@lists.menog.org">Menog@lists.menog.org</a><br><a href="http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog" target="_blank">http://lists.menog.org/mailman/listinfo/menog</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>