1. Network Access point “NAP” for the Arab States Jordan’s Proposal to host the Cham NAP Presented by :Nisreen Al-Araj

2. Background • The Arab leaders had adopted the NAP initiative • Jordan was proposed to host the Cham NAP due to • Strength of Network Infrastructure • Telecommunications’ open market policy • Existence of a range of ISPs and Telecom Operators • and the capacity of the available Internet bandwidth. The NAPs Initiative

3. Status Update • Meetings and brainstorming sessions were held with concerned parties; ISP’s , telecom operators, infrastructure owners, possible beneficiaries, investors, TRC. • The meetings focused on • Information about the initiative • Exploring Connectivity options inside Jordan & with neighboring countries • Different scenarios for involvement of stakeholders and possible areas of investment • Discussions regarding best ways to proceed The NAPs Initiative

4. Connectivity & Infrastructure. • Connectivity can be secured using one or a combination of the following options: • The National broadband network • The NEPCo infrastructure • The Data center can be located either in Amman, or in Aqaba for its location as a gateway to Jordan. Meetings outcomes & Jordan’s Proposal

5. The National Broadband Network • NBN network is an optical ring network structure • Consists of Overlay network, metro rings and access network. • based on point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet (GE) over fiber technology. • divided into 8 modules • Implementation of the network was completed in Amman and Aqaba areas • the route between Amman and Aqaba is currently under implementation • The whole network is expected to finish in 2009 • The network can be expanded to secure connectivity with neighboring countries

6. NEPCo Infrastructure • Will be presented by NEPCo. representative. Meetings outcomes & Jordan’s Proposal

7. Pan Arab Network PAN/ NAP integration • a proposal was prepared to connect the research and education networks (NRENs) in the Arab countries in one regional network. • The PAN was planned to connect the NRENs in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon using the fiber cables of the power distribution grids between these countries. • The PAN is not implemented yet and Jordan’s Proposal is to integrate it into the NAPs business model Meetings outcomes & Jordan’s Proposal

8. Research & Education Networks • Research & Education networks (NRENs) are dedicated networks connecting Universities, Research Centers, Hospitals, Museums and any other institution that may have research & education activities. • Each country establishes its own (NREN) to provide the connectivity and communications for the research and education communities • Currently most of the countries have established or started implementing an (NREN) • Some countries use dark fiber to build the network and others use available telecom infrastructure by leasing circuits or IP connections. Meetings outcomes & Jordan’s Proposal

9. Research & Education Networks • Examples of the national networks in the Arab countries: • Morocco: National Center of Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST) • Egypt: Egyptian Universities Network (EUN) • Algeria: Algerian Academic and Research Network (ARN/CERSIT) • Palestine: Palestinian Association for the Development of Internet 2 (PADI2) • Syria: Syrian Higher Education and Research Networks (SHERN) • Jordan: Jordanian Universities Network (JUNet) Meetings outcomes & Jordan’s Proposal

10. Commitment Statement • The Jordanian government is committed to the success of this initiative, and will provide all kinds of support , coordination and needed regulations • As a sign of commitment and support ,Jordan gov. will offer from the NBN one pair of fiber on any needed route depending on the extra capacity available and starting from Amman Aqaba route • Jordan wants to ensure that the Arab Research and Education Network is part of the business model that will be built so that education and research are fully supported. Meetings outcomes & Jordan’s Proposal

11. Issues to be discussed and priority actions: • Discussing the Business model, stakeholder participation and levels of involvement • Issues regarding Connectivity with neighboring countries, and the rest of the NAPs host countries • Technical operational model • Topology and design issues, ex; connectivity between Jordan and Morocco. Moving Ahead

12. GCC NAP (Dubai) Internet Uplink Clients Logical layout for Arab NAPs

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