Professor Chong Fong Shih, president of King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST), recently signed a multimillion-dollar contract with the Dow Chemical Co., a world leader in science and technology. Dow plans to take part in the KAUST Research Park and Innovations Cluster, exploring the development of topics such as CO2 capture, enhanced oil recovery, water desalination, solar energy and wind energy. The company has also become a founding member of KAUST's Industrial Collaboration Program, which promotes economic development in Saudi Arabia and encourages an enriched research experience. --MORE