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Dow presents sustainable supply chain best practices at LogiChem Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 30, 2011 - The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) participated in the First Annual Middle East Chemical Supply Chain & Logistics Conference (LogiChem Middle East) which took place from May 24 to 25 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

The two-day event focused on how international chemical and logistics companies can leverage worldwide experience to advance long-term supply chain development in the GCC. As a global leader in science and technology, Dow presented best practices, solutions and insights into sustainable supply chain management and safety optimization.

As the chemical supply chain of companies in the Middle East expands, efficient supply syndication and growth is becoming of increasing importance to the region. The significant investment and increase in major regional projects are leading to a boom in chemical commodities, which must be transported in a safe and responsible manner. In light of this, the event brought together key players in the GCC market, who shared knowledge, identified opportunities and developed strategies.

At the event, Suresh Krishnan, Senior Supply Chain Leader for ME&A at Dow presented the keynote case study on superior business supply chain and logistics strategy, entitled "Leveraging the 'Human Element' to Build a Sustainable Supply Chain". Dow also took part in a panel discussion, debating "The Effect on the Supply Chain of Changes in Regional Competitiveness: The Impact on Global Petrochemical Production and Flow". During the presentation and panel, Dow highlighted its status as a leader in Responsible Care®, citing examples of regional applications such as the Dow Jebel Ali site performance drive, which resulted in zero incidents (loss of primary containment, personal injury incidents, reactive chemical incidents) over the past four years.

"The footprint of the global chemical industry is changing rapidly, reinforced by the Middle East's growing capacity to service this demand. An efficient supply chain should address sustainability and effectiveness in five key areas: safety, profitability, resilience, social responsibility, and environmental efficiency," said Krishnan. "In line with this growth, Dow is advancing at a global and local level, setting the standard for sustainability, and driving it into the fabric of everyday operations."

In line with Dow's continuous initiatives to drive improved business practices, the Progressive Manufacturing Awards 2011 has honored Dow for its Design and Modify Supply Chain (D&MSC) Work Processes, a method created and designed by the company to bring order and e­fficiency to existing and new supply chains. This global work process was implemented across the company, and has ensured optimization of supply chain networks and has proved its value in every region. The D&MSC Work Processes saved Dow $5 million during 2009-2010, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving serviceability.

Dow is dedicated to solving the world's biggest challenges and its commitment towards sustainability is an integral part of all its decisions. The safe transportation of chemicals is of critical importance to the industry. Through innovation, responsible operations and smart solutions, Dow aims to make a positive impact.

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About Dow
Dow (NYSE: Dow) combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

About Dow in the Middle East
Dow has a longstanding relationship with the Middle East beginning with the establishment of manufacturing and commercial facilities in the United Arab Emirates more than 30 years ago. Since then, Dow has established a solid presence in the Middle East petrochemicals industry, partnering with leading regional companies to set up state-of-the-art petrochemical complexes across the region. For 15 years, Dow and Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. (PIC) of Kuwait have shared one successful milestone after another, partnering on six industry-leading joint ventures. Saudi Aramco and Dow are in the formation process of a joint venture to build, own and operate a world-scale integrated chemicals complex in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. From the entrepreneurship initiatives of Young Arab Leaders to the new Dow Middle East and Africa R&D Center at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia, Dow actively supports the social and economic aspirations of the communities where it operates. For more information about Dow in the Middle East, please visit:

www.dowmiddleeast.com

For editorial information, please contact:
Khadijeh Madhoun
The Dow Chemical Company
t +971 4 3123609
KMadhoun@dow.com

Nisreen Sarryeh
Weber Shandwick
t +971 4 3210 077
dow@ws-mena.com

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