Middle East DNS Forum 2025

Kingdom of Bahrain

29-30 April 2025

Middle East DNS Forum 2025

Kingdom of Bahrain

29-30 April 2025

Middle East DNS Forum 2025

Kingdom of Bahrain

29-30 April 2025

WHAT WE DO

The Middle East Domain Name System (DNS) Forum (MEDNSF) brings together experts and interested parties to discuss the latest developments in the global domain marketplace and ways to strengthen the DNS industry in the Middle East. The Forum offers opportunities to learn about new developments in DNS-related standards and technologies, better understand ICANN’s role in shaping the future of the Internet, and discover how you can be a part of it.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Individuals and organizations interested in the domain industry and related business. Registries, registrars, resellers, web hosting companies, Internet service providers, network operators, brand managers, digital marketers, entrepreneurs, intellectual property professionals, commercial and non-commercial registrants, and end users.

WHY ATTEND?

Participants representing various sectors from across the Middle East region and globally will lead discussions highlighting opportunities in the Middle East Domain Name industry and look at ways to strengthen their digital presence in the region. The Forum offers participants opportunities to:

01 ENERGIZE

Go home with new knowledge and a deeper understanding of how to meet the needs of your customers and communities, now and in the future.

02 ENGAGE

Network with ICANN leadership, policy makers, industry leaders, business owners, and technical experts to discuss business, technical, and policy aspects of the industry.

03 STAY UP TO DATE

Hear about trends in the global domain industry and the latest developments in DNS-related standards and technologies.

04 GROW

Learn about approaches to establishing and enhancing your online presence.

ORGANIZERS

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Wafaa Al Dahmani

“The Middle East DNS Forum is an opportunity for all DNS ecosystem actors to meet and gother about DNS technical and management issues. It’s also an opportunity not only for sharing experiences, use cases, success stories, and best practices related to domain names industry but also an opportunity for collaboration and building partnerships between the countries of the region.” Wafaa Al Dahmani, IT emergency and support Director at National Agency of computer Security

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Hadia Elminiawi

“Attending the Middle East DNS Forum allows me to listen to different perspectives, share knowledge and experiences and learn about new DNS-related matters. It also is a great opportunity to network and get to know new stakeholders” - Hadia Elminiawi, Chief Expert in International Policies at the National Telecom Regulatory Authority of Egypt.

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Aisha Al-Mamari

“I am keen to participate in the Middle East DNS Forum, where I meet with experts from the region to discuss the most important technical topics related to Internet issues in general and the domain name sector in particular.” Aisha Al-Mamari - Senior Specialist, Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, Oman

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Bashar Al-Abdulhadi

“Having the Middle East DNS Forum in our region is very important, as it's the only DNS concerned forum covering the Arab world."Bashar Al- Abdulhadi, Chief Technology, and Innovation Officer, KUWAITNET"

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Emily Taylor

“The Middle East DNS Forum has the best discussions on internationalized domain names, from communities that understand them and the challenges of implementation.”Emily Taylor, CEO Oxford Information Labs, lead author IDN World Report

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Munir Badr

“The Middle East DNS Forum is an important catalyst that gathers all the regional domain name operators, policymakers & registrars that ignites productive talks which in turn results in an improved ecosystem for all the stakeholders." Munir Badr - Founder and CEO, AEServer

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Amr Elsadr

“The Middle East DNS Forum has been an invaluable source of industry information and insights. It’s an event I wouldn’t miss” - Mohammad Zeidan - Registry Client Services, GoDaddy Registry

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Wafaa Al Dahmani

“The Middle East DNS Forum is an opportunity for all DNS ecosystem actors to meet and gother about DNS technical and management issues. It’s also an opportunity not only for sharing experiences, use cases, success stories, and best practices related to domain names industry but also an opportunity for collaboration and building partnerships between the countries of the region.” Wafaa Al Dahmani, IT emergency and support Director at National Agency of computer Security

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Hadia Elminiawi

“Attending the Middle East DNS Forum allows me to listen to different perspectives, share knowledge and experiences and learn about new DNS-related matters. It also is a great opportunity to network and get to know new stakeholders” - Hadia Elminiawi, Chief Expert in International Policies at the National Telecom Regulatory Authority of Egypt.

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Aisha Al-Mamari

“I am keen to participate in the Middle East DNS Forum, where I meet with experts from the region to discuss the most important technical topics related to Internet issues in general and the domain name sector in particular.” Aisha Al-Mamari - Senior Specialist, Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, Oman

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Bashar Al-Abdulhadi

“Having the Middle East DNS Forum in our region is very important, as it's the only DNS concerned forum covering the Arab world."Bashar Al- Abdulhadi, Chief Technology, and Innovation Officer, KUWAITNET"

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Emily Taylor

“The Middle East DNS Forum has the best discussions on internationalized domain names, from communities that understand them and the challenges of implementation.”Emily Taylor, CEO Oxford Information Labs, lead author IDN World Report

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Munir Badr

“The Middle East DNS Forum is an important catalyst that gathers all the regional domain name operators, policymakers & registrars that ignites productive talks which in turn results in an improved ecosystem for all the stakeholders." Munir Badr - Founder and CEO, AEServer