• 6 min read
The 23rd edition of the Middle East Network Operating Group (MENOG) was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the country accelerates its efforts to become a connection hub for the region and develop its digital economy.
I studied Computer Science at the TU Berlin, Germany, and have been a member of the RIPE community for over twenty years. Currently I am serving as the Chair of the RIPE Community. More
• 5 min read
RIPE 87 is getting closer and preparations are already in full swing. In this update, the RIPE Chair Team reports on the various activities happening this month in the RIPE community ahead of the meeting, ongoing NRO NC elections, recent industry events, and more.
Based in United Arab Emirates
With over 24 years of experience in Internet and Telecom industry, Chafic Chaya joined RIPE NCC in 2014 as Regional Communications Manager for the Middle East region, supporting different stakeholders with capacity development and expertise related to Internet infrastructure and governance. He manages public policies and government affairs and serves … More
• 5 min read
The Internet has become a pivotal tool to foster growth and innovation across business, government, communities, and individuals. As the digital landscape expands, it is crucial that Middle Eastern countries are fostering this digital revolution.
Suzanne Taylor is a Public Policy & Internet Governance Consultant. In her work with the RIPE NCC, she has engaged with a broad range of Internet stakeholders including the RIPE NCC membership, governments, law enforcement and intergovernmental organisations. From 2012 to 2016, she worked in communications at the RIPE NCC … More
• 8 min read
Find out why it's an extremely important time for the technical community to contribute to Internet governance, and how you can make your voice heard.
Based in Amsterdam
Anastasiya Pak is the Marketing & Communications Officer at the RIPE NCC. Before joining the RIPE NCC, Anastasiya led the Communications Department at an international education NGO. She began her career as a TV journalist in Uzbekistan, covering international politics and diplomacy, UN discussions, and other topics related to international … More
• 7 min read
On 19-20 September 2023, the second Central Asia Peering and Interconnection Forum (CAPIF 2) brought together over 200 participants from 19 countries to support regional interconnection and drive Internet growth across Central Asia, Iran, and neighbouring regions.
Based in Dubai, UAE
Hisham Ibrahim is the Chief Community Officer at the RIPE NCC. He leads the RIPE NCC's engagement efforts to foster a dynamic, inclusive RIPE community. He is responsible for engagement with RIPE NCC members, the RIPE community, Internet governance and training services. Hisham is active on several committees in various … More
• 8 min read
The benefits that improvements to our services bring to the community have to be measured against considerations of efficiency and value for money. In this report, Alvaro Vives - Technical Training and Development Team Manager for our L&D department - joins me to talk about how we balance service q…
• 7 min read
Using real-time data about electricity around the world, we annotated network connections with carbon-intensity. With this information, any digital infrastructure provider can move their compute workloads to greener regions.
Based in Bonn (Germany)
Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur): since 1998. Section "Net Neutrality, Platform Monitoring and AI"; BEREC: co-chair of Open Internet Expert Working Group; Diplom-Volkswirt [economist], Univ. of Paderborn; European Master in Law & Economics, Universities of Rotterdam, Ghent, Hamburg. More
• 2 min read
Do the findings from the 2017 BEREC Report on IP-Interconnection practices still hold in 2023? Help answer the question by taking part in the BEREC IP-IC Questionnaire 2023.
Based in Amsterdam
Anastasiya Pak is the Marketing & Communications Officer at the RIPE NCC. Before joining the RIPE NCC, Anastasiya led the Communications Department at an international education NGO. She began her career as a TV journalist in Uzbekistan, covering international politics and diplomacy, UN discussions, and other topics related to international … More
• 11 min read
From 19-20 September, network operators, local IXPs, peering coordinators, Internet researchers and government officials will meet at CAPIF 2 to build a more diverse interconnection environment in Central Asia, Iran, and beyond. To prepare, we’ve been examining changes in local interconnection and …
I studied Computer Science at the TU Berlin, Germany, and have been a member of the RIPE community for over twenty years. Currently I am serving as the Chair of the RIPE Community. More
• 9 min read
Making RIPE more visible, taking part in industry events, keeping up with policy discussions, and preparing for a RIPE Meeting in Rome - as we go into September, the RIPE Chair Team reports on the work ahead in the months to come.
