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----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Payne
To: U.S. Metric Association
Sent: Thursday, 03 September 2009 14:48
Subject: Re: [USMA:45721] Measurement in the UAE
I don't think this is an entirely accurate picture. I lived in Abu Dhabi from
1980 -1983. All the fuel I bought for my car there was in Liters. I don't
remember what they used at the airport in the 80's, but the last time I was in
Dubai last year they were selling fuel by the liter at the airport. Adnoc is
the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, they may keep records in Imperial Gallons
or even Barrels. Maybe that's what the reporter is alluding to. I've still got
the vehicle log book (and the vehicle) I bought in Abu Dhabi back in 1980. I
looked in the logbook, all fuel was in litres!
I agree it's a smart move to standardize everything to SI and ISO. I'm glad to
see them doing it. I remember they used to use the English type of square pin
plugs. Many countries have been waiting for some sort of international standard
before changing the type of electrical plug on appliances, etc. I know South
Africa has been waiting to do this for about 40 years now. They use the old 3
and 2 pin round plugs. While I like the US style plug, I think 220 V countries
will standardize on the European style plugs.
Mike Payne
----- Original Message -----
From: John M. Steele
To: U.S. Metric Association
Sent: Sunday, 30 August 2009 10:51
Subject: [USMA:45721] Measurement in the UAE
This article
http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/8/Pages/29082009/08302009_a663d0694bd142cb9aeda13c81438ed4.aspx
indicates the United Arab Emirates has a mess of Imperial and metric
measurement, including dispensing fuel in Imperial gallons.
The article discusses a plan to change over to using the SI
exclusively, beginning next year, with dispensing fuel in litres.
