As part of this year’s G20-related activities, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will hold the Riyadh International Standards Summit on 4 November 2020.
Measurement is a key factor in global trade as harmonized measurements mean everyone involved can speak the same language and know they are getting a fair deal. Which is why it is the theme of this year’s …
When is a kilogramme not a kilogramme? When it is not defined in the International System of Units (SI). To mark the launch of its recently revised version, the SI has been chosen as the theme of this …
As worldwide research into weather patterns and natural disasters rises, so too does the use of meteorological balloons. Increasing global trade and demand for balloons that provide accurate data requires …
Can you imagine what it would be like to make any scientific discovery or invention without measurements? Nearly impossible. But it’s not enough to simply agree on units of measurement. These have to be …
Many decisions in life are based on measurements, which need to be sufficiently accurate for the purpose. Making quality-assured measurements is an expertise in its own right, and must be carried out in …
Does your water bill indicate an abnormal water consumption? The amount might not be pleasant to pay, but count yourself lucky you have a water meter, because without it you would not know that your pipe …
