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Dominican Republic Celebrates National Free Zones Day: A Strategic Hub for Global Manufacturing and Innovation
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Tuesday, August 12th, the Dominican Republic is celebrating the National Free Zone's Day with a high-level event organized by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM), in collaboration with the National Free Zones Council and the Dominican Association of Free Zones (ADOZONA). The event aims to commemorate the achievements of the free zone regime and to highlight the sector's crucial economic and social contributions to the country.
With nearly 200,000 formal jobs generated and over US$8.6 billion in annual exports reaching more than 140 countries, the free zone has become a cornerstone of the Dominican Republic's export-driven economy. The country exports a wide variety of products including medical devices, electrical and electronic devices, tobacco, jewelry, textiles, footwear, services, added value logistics, positioning itself as a trusted global supplier.
