<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;">For IPC Members who may be interested.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;">Kind regards,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;">Chantelle</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p>__________________________</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Friends and Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">I trust this email finds you well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">I am pleased to inform you that the work on the 3<sup>rd</sup> edition of the Middle East DNS Forum is currently underway, and we have some updates to share with you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; color: white; background-color: black; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Dates</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – The forum takes place on 4-5 May 2016. On both days, we will have panel discussions, and we expect to have some dedicated breakout sessions on day 2. We are also looking at ways to involve entrepreneurs and other stakeholder groups who are effected by the domain name industry in the forum.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; color: white; background-color: black; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Venue</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – The venue is the <i>Ramada Plaza Tunis Hotel</i> in Gammarth, Tunis, Tunisia. You can find the address of the hotel as well as a Google Maps pin holder at <a href="http://tunis2016.mednsf.org/en/event/venue/" style="color: purple;">http://tunis2016.mednsf.org/en/event/venue/</a>. Special accommodation prices have been negotiated with the same hotel. The rate for a single room is USD 87.50 per room per night subject to Service Charges and Government Tax. The rate is inclusive of Bed, Breakfast, Wi-Fi, and airport pick-up. To benefit from the preferential rate, please write to us at <a href="mailto:contactus@mednsf.org" style="color: purple;">contactus@mednsf.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; color: white; background-color: black; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Agenda</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – The members of the Program Committee (<a href="http://www.mednsf.org/en/program-committee/" style="color: purple;">PC</a>) of the forum are currently working on finalizing a draft agenda. The PC have identified the following broad topics to be discussed during the forum:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">The Internet Industry in the ME region and the Untapped Business Opportunities Available;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Startups, the Internet, and the Domain Name System;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">The IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN’s Accountability;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">The Domain Name Industry;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">IDNs and Universal Acceptance;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">The Domain Name Industry and Other Industries; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">A provisional agenda has been posted online at <a href="http://tunis2016.mednsf.org/en/agenda/" style="color: purple;">http://tunis2016.mednsf.org/en/agenda/</a>. Once the PC finalizes the draft agenda, we will share it with you and the wider community for feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; color: white; background-color: black; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Registration</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – Registration is now open. Kindly register your attendance to attend the forum at <a href="http://tunis2016.mednsf.org/en/registration/" style="color: purple;">http://tunis2016.mednsf.org/en/registration/</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; color: white; background-color: black; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Translation</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – Real-time English </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Wingdings;">çè</span><span lang="EN-US"> French translation will be provided on both days. Attendees and speakers are welcome to use the language of their choice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; color: white; background-color: black; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Remote Participation</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> – Remote participation will be provided to all main panels/sessions during the two day forum. Instructions on how to join remotely shall be shared in due time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">You can always refer to the forum’s microsite at <a href="http://tunis2016.mednsf.org/en/" style="color: purple;">http://tunis2016.mednsf.org/en/</a>. The site will be updated regularly, so please make sure you check it from time-to-time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">We look forward to seeing you at the forum soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-US">The Middle East DNS Forum Organizers</span></p></div><div><div id="MAC_OUTLOOK_SIGNATURE"></div></div></body></html>