Meta RD 2036 Forum: The Dominican Government announced the first Meta RD 2036 Forum on Aug. 5 at MIREX, bringing public and private sectors, academia, and experts to push reforms aimed at doubling the economy by 2036, boosting productivity, innovation, and job creation. Education for Industry 4.0: President Abinader says education transformation will be a State policy after the National Consultation, with a shift toward skills for AI, automation, and future technologies. Games logistics and health: DAEH will deploy 70 ambulances and 300 staff for medical coverage during Santo Domingo 2026 (July 24–Aug. 8), while the Transportation Cabinet rolled out a mobility plan with free metro access for accredited personnel and expanded transit services. Agriculture tech exchange: Chile’s irrigation delegation visited TNR to study Dominican greenhouse irrigation and protected-environment production, focusing on water conservation and productivity. Mango export risk: U.S. APHIS temporarily suspended Dominican mango imports over phytosanitary protocol issues tied to fruit fly controls, though DR says most shipments already left and new compliance protocols are coming. Larimar value chain: The Energy and Mines Ministry says larimar exports won’t cut supply for artisans and announced a 2026 direct sales fair linking miners and artisans on Aug. 21. Regional business pulse: Expo Amaprosan 2026 in Santiago closed with record attendance and 120+ companies across food, agribusiness, telecoms, and consumer goods. Logistics for humanitarian aid: DP World’s Air Cargo Hub Punta Cana coordinated two relief flights delivering 27+ tons to earthquake-affected communities in Venezuela. Sports IP crackdown: DOJ seized 1,000+ domains used for illegal World Cup streaming, including 256 in the Dominican Republic.