APTLD Newsletter (29 November 2021)

(.AE  TDRA)
TDRA: 1.7 million mobile numbers ported between service providers
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2021/tdra-1-7-million-mobile-numbers-ported-between-service-providers

5.2 million people used the UAE’s National Portal in the third quarter of 2021
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2021/5-2-million-people-used-the-uae-s-national-portal-in-the-third-quarter-of-2021

ITU selects two Emirati women as ambassadors for the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2021/itu-selects-two-emirati-women-as-ambassadors-for-the-women-in-cyber-mentorship

8.5 million people used the UAE’s national portal in the first half of 2021
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2021/8-5-million-people-used-the-uae-s-national-portal-in-the-first-half-of-2021

Abu Dhabi ranks among top 3 fastest 5G capitals worldwide
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2021/abu-dhabi-ranks-among-top-3-fastest-5g-capitals-worldwide

(.AU  auDA)
auDA welcomes updated Terms of Endorsement
https://www.auda.org.au/statement/auda-welcomes-updated-terms-endorsement

‘Tis the season for online scam awareness – 12 ways auDA can help you avoid online scams this Christmas
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/tis-season-online-scam-awareness-12-ways-auda-can-help-you-avoid-online-scams-christmas

auDA Quarterly Report Q3 2021
https://assets.auda.org.au/a/2021-11/auDA%202021%20Q3%20Report.pdf

End-of-year Networking Event
https://www.auda.org.au/events/end-year-networking-event

(.KH  TRC)
News release on the blocking
https://www.trc.gov.kh/en/2398-16112021/

(.LK  LK Domain Registry)
The CyberSpeakers – Cancer awareness Educational Meeting
https://blog.domains.lk/2021/11/the-cyberspeakers-cancer-awareness.html

(.MY  MYNIC)
Registration for .MY Premium Domain Names LIVE Bidding is now open (November Session)
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/registration-for-my-premium-domain-names-live-bidding-is-now-open-november-session/

(.NZ  InternetNZ)
Have your say: digital identity for Aotearoa
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/have-your-say-digital-identity-for-aotearoa/

Te Ora Hou Wellington East Bridging the Digital Divide
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/te-ora-hou-wellington-east-bridging-the-digital-divide/

A traversal view of the .nz space: content and technology
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/a-traversal-view-of-the-nz-space-content-and-technology/

Domain name prices and hidden fees – Part 2
https://dnc.org.nz/about/our-engagement/blog/domain-name-prices-and-hidden-fees-part-2/

(.SG  SGNIC)
SGNIC-Q-21013: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) For Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (Dam) License Renewal And Local Support
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2021/10/19/sgnic-q-21013-invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-imperva-database-activity-monitoring-(dam)-license-renewal-and-local-support

SGNIC-Q-21016: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for the Provision of a Managed Two Factor Authentication Solution for a Windows Domain Controller with the option to renew the maintenance and support contract for a total of five (5) years
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2021/11/19/sgnic-q-21016-invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-the-provision-of-a-managed-two-factor-authentication-solution-for-a-windows-domain-controller-with-the-option-to-renew-the-maintenance-and-support-contract-for-a-total-of-five-(5)-years

(.UZ  UZINFOCOM)
A MEETING OF UZINFOCOM SINGLE INTEGRATOR AND ICANN SENIOR STAKEHOLDER LIABILITY IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA REGION
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1488

(.VU  TRBR)
2020 Annual Report
https://www.trbr.vu/en/public-register/reports/annual-reports/2020/851-2020-annual-report

(.WF  AFNIC)
Afnic joins ID4me
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/news/afnic-joins-id4me/

The Afnic Foundation supports 92 winners with a total budget of over 1.3 million euros
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/news/the-afnic-foundation-supports-92-winners-with-a-total-budget-of-over-1-3-million-euros/

A new step towards privacy when using DNS
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/expert-papers/a-new-step-towards-privacy-when-using-dns/

Tricks of the trade – The actors involved in setting up a custom TLD: the Registry
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/expert-papers/tricks-of-the-trade-the-actors-involved-in-setting-up-a-custom-tld-the-registry/

(GoDaddy Registry)
Podcast Ep.6 – The Importance of the Next Round of TLD Applications for Brand Owners
https://registry.godaddy/blog

(IQ Global)
iQ Abuse Manager – Filter Cases on Domain Name
https://iq.global/blog/i-q-abuse-manager-filter-cases-on-domain-name

Abuse Management Evolved!
https://iq.global/blog/abuse-management-evolved

How .BANK addresses the Cybersecurity Problem
https://iq.global/blog/how-bank-addresses-the-cybersecurity-problem

(Whois API)
Getting Started with WhoisXML API’s Newly Registered & Just Expired Domains Database
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/getting-started-with-whoisxml-api-newly-registered-just-expired-domains-database

Are Cybersquatting Campaigns Targeting Airlines Taking Off?
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/are-cybersquatting-campaigns-targeting-airlines-taking-off

Insurance Companies Are The Target of Recent Cybersquatting Campaigns
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/insurance-companies-are-the-target-of-recent-cybersquatting-campaigns

102 – Domain Statuses and What They Mean
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/wxa-academy/domain-statuses-and-what-they-mean

(.ME  DoMEn)
How To Transform A Student Website Into A Professional Portfolio
https://domain.me/how-to-transform-a-student-website-into-a-professional-portfolio/

Randy D. Williams – An Entrepreneur With Tips For Young Leaders
https://domain.me/randy-d-williams-an-entrepreneur-with-tips-for-young-leaders/

Web Summit 2021: Our Story From 3 Different Perspectives
https://domain.me/web-summit-2021-our-story-from-3-different-perspectives/

Rui’s Minimalist Fashion Approach That Maximizes Beauty
https://domain.me/rui-fashion-approach-maximizes-beauty/

(.MX  Registry.MX)
How do you know if your business needs a digital transformation?
https://www.dominios.mx/how-do-you-know-if-your-business-needs-a-digital-transformation/

(.RU  CC for TLD .RU/.РФ)
he first All-Russian Contest Photodomain.РФ stops accepting photos
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/31114/

DOT Journalism 2021 jury begins reviewing submissions
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/30748/

It has been a tight yet friendly rivalry-  thanks to its participants and to all the APTLD members who cast their vote, and congrats to Jordan Carter of InternetNZ on winning the tough race and to Anil Kumar Jain of National Internet Exchange of India – on being a great challenger!
The voting in the elections for the position of ccNSO council member – Asia-Pacific region closed on Thursday, 25 November 2021 (23:59 UTC).
There were two candidates from the Asia-Pacific region, duly nominated, seconded and accepted their nomination. Consequently, an election was held among the ccNSO members of the Asia-Pacific Region.
At the closure of the elections, 34 members (64 %) cast their votes:
Anil Kumar Jain received 13 votes
Jordan Carter received 21 votes.

Warmest congrats to Yagona integrator UZINFOCOM Единый интегратор on successfully signing the .UZ zone which now is DNSSEC-enabled!       Photo

So sorry we did not meet in Tashkent again to celebrate the launch of DNSSEC in Uzbekistan but Yagona integrator UZINFOCOM Единый интегратор as a generous host has arranged a VERY special gift – can you recognize this chap :D?      Photos

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EPDP Phase 2A Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/epdp-phase-2a-policy-recommendations-for-icann-board-consideration-24-11-2021-en

ccNSO Proposed Policy on the Retirement of ccTLDs
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/ccnso-proposed-policy-on-the-retirement-of-cctlds-22-11-2021-en

Register for ICANN’s Webinar on the Draft Operating and Financial Plans, Budget
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/register-for-icanns-webinar-on-the-draft-operating-and-financial-plans-budget-22-11-2021-en

ICANN and NARALO Join Forces to Build a More Digitally Inclusive Internet
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-and-naralo-join-forces-to-build-a-more-digitally-inclusive-internet-16-11-2021-en

Join ICANN’s Discussions at the 16th Internet Governance Forum
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/join-icanns-discussions-at-the-16th-internet-governance-forum-15-11-2021-en

ICANN74 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann74-fellowship-application-round-now-open-15-11-2021-en

(ccNSO)
Election results: ccNSO Council Asia-Pacific region
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-26nov21-en.htm

The November 2021 edition of the ccNSO monthly newsletter is out now
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-24nov21-en.htm

Webinar on New ccNSO Rules: Save The Date
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-24nov21-en.htm

Special ccNSO Council Elections – European region
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16nov21-en.htm