The conference is set to bring together businesses, network operators and the technical community to discuss critical Internet issues affecting the Middle East. One of the central topics to be discussed at the conference is the depletion of IPv4 addresses. There is now less than 10 percent of global pool of IPv4 addresses available, highlighting the need for network operators and other organizations to accelerate the adoption of the next generation of IP addressing, IPv6.

Kais Alessa, engineer and operations manager at Sahara Net, said: "The conference will keep the participants up-to-date with the latest technological advancements in this fast-moving sector. MENOG and its counterparts in North America (NANOG) and Southern Asia (SANOG) play an important role in supporting the growth and development of regional networks." He said the five-day event is an opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices and identify opportunities for regional cooperation.

Axel Pawlik, managing director of the RIPE NCC, said: "Ensuring a sustainable growth of networks in the Middle East helps protect economic growth in the region. Close collaboration in the Internet community and regional initiatives such as MENOG 6 help raise awareness of the importance of IPv6 adoption and its role in safeguarding the global Internet economy."