Middle East Space - Applicant Support Program for the new gTLD Subsequent Procedure

The Middle East Space session will address the Applicant Support Program for subsequent new gTLD rounds. After the welcome address and the guest short speeches, the floor will be open to discuss a draft statement prepared by a drafting team about the above topic. **Agenda** **10:30 – 10:35** - Welcome address - Nadira Al-Araj **10:35 – 10:40** - Opening Address - Baher Esmat **10:40 – 10:55** - Guests addresses: • Tarek Kamel, ICANN Senior Vice President for Government and IGO Engagement • Goran Marby - ICANN President & CEO • Cherine Chalaby - Chair of the ICANN Board **10:55 – 11:02** - Presentation of the Topic and the Statement – Tijani Ben Jemaa **11:02 – 11:42** - Discussion, Modification; if any, and Adoption of the Statement - All **11:42 – 11:45** - Closing - Nadira Al-Araj - Session Leader: Baher Esmat Staff Facilitator: Fahd A. Batayneh