Cyber & Infrastructure: HPE Aruba Networking released patches for 34 ArubaOS-CX switch vulnerabilities, including critical unauthenticated remote code execution paths (CVE-2026-73749, CVSS 9.8), urging admins to act quickly. Public Finance: Aruba’s 2027 budget was delivered on time and CAft says it meets legal fiscal norms, but the board warns investment levels are too low and the AIOF fund isn’t yet operational. Tourism Jobs & Nature Rules: Tour operators say route/protected-area standstills could cost about 800–1,000 jobs, calling for dialogue, clearer permits, and enforcement that distinguishes legal operators. Heritage & Local Economy: Restoration of Cas Debrot (Oranjestad) entered phase two, with completion targeted for early 2027 and funding via the Netherlands’ National Restoration Fund and Aruba Bank. Sustainability & Tourism Ops: Aruba introduced the fully electric Bebot Beach Cleaner at Eagle Beach to reach areas diesel machines can’t, supporting greener beach maintenance. Local Sports Sponsorship: Aruba Bank backed the Sweet Devils Softball Team’s 25th anniversary “25th Anniversary Cup,” bringing teams from Aruba and Curaçao together. Conservation: Aruba Birdlife Conservation will host the first International Burrowing Owl Conservation Conference (Sept 7–10) at JOIA Aruba to protect the endemic Shoco. Business & Travel Facilitation: The Netherlands will examine Aruba’s proposal for European-style airport preclearance, building on Aruba’s existing U.S. preclearance setup.