This did not go thru the previous time ----- 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.