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Agenda

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2023

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3 February 2014

11:00 - 12:30 UTCLocal Time

Provide an update on the new gTLD program;
Shed some light on mechanisms for protecting trademarks and intellectual property rights;
Share insights on the range of opportunities new gTLDs can offer for businesses and consumers;
Discuss the potential impact of IDN gTLDs on the overall domain name industry in the Middle East;
How do new gTLD applicants from the region envision success of their respective new gTLDs.

MODERATOR

Mohammed El-Bashir

Active Internet Governance and Infrastructure Expert

SPEAKERS

Abdallah Albarrack

CEO and member of the board of directors of the drag company

Akram Atallah

President of ICANN’s Global Domains Division

Khaled Koubaa

Google’s Public Policy & Government’s Relations Manager for North Africa

Yasmin Omer

General Manager of dotShabaka Registry

Getting ready for the new gTLDs

Discuss the potential impact of IDN gTLDs on the overall domain name industry in the Middle East;

How do new gTLD applicants from the region envision success of their respective new gTLDs.