10th RIPE NCC Government and Regulators Roundtable for Arab Countries

From Regional Commitments to National Implementation: Strengthening Internet Infrastructure and Cooperation in the Arab Region

Hosted by: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Lebanon, in cooperation with the RIPE NCC

Date: 8 December 2026

Time: 10:00 to 11:30 (UTC +2)

Location: Virtual

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Lebanon, in cooperation with the RIPE NCC, will host the 10th RIPE NCC Government and Regulators Roundtable for Arab Countries on Thursday, 8 November 2026.

The Roundtable brings together senior representatives of Arab governments and telecommunications regulatory authorities for an open exchange on developments affecting Internet infrastructure, public policy and Internet governance across the region.

The tenth edition builds on almost a decade of regional dialogue and cooperation between governments, regulators and the Internet technical community. Discussions will review progress made since the previous Roundtable in Cairo and consider emerging priorities to strengthen the scalability, security, and resilience of Internet infrastructure across Arab countries.

Participants will examine the latest regional developments in IPv6 deployment, routing security, Internet measurements, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), interconnection and network resilience, alongside national experiences, regulatory priorities and opportunities for further regional cooperation.

The Roundtable will also provide an opportunity to discuss important regional and international public policy and Internet governance developments, including their implications for Arab governments and regulators, and to identify areas where greater coordination and technical engagement can contribute to an open, secure, resilient and globally interoperable Internet.

Participation is by invitation only. To encourage open and candid dialogue, discussions will be held under the Chatham House Rule.

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