January 2026 Newsletter
Scientific insights, company news, industry developments, celebrations and featured solutions from Noor Scientific & Trade.
The Calibration Laboratory of Noor Scientific & Trade underwent its regularly scheduled annual assessment by (EGAC).
Accredited by The Egyptian Accreditation Council one year ago, the Calibration Laboratory of Noor Scientific & Trade underwent a comprehensive evaluation by a specialized technical committee from EGAC as a regular procedure for the annual assessment.
The assessment covered technical competence, measurement traceability, calibration methods, equipment performance, and the effectiveness of the quality management system.
The successful outcome of such an annual procedure reaffirms the laboratory’s continued compliance with internationally recognized accreditation requirements and its commitment to delivering accurate, reliable, and traceable calibration services.
The first human brain scanner revolutionized medical imaging in 1971
The first human brain scanner, developed by Sir Godfrey Hounsfield in 1971, was a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, which revolutionized medical imaging by producing cross-sectional images of the brain using X-rays. The first patient was scanned in October 1971 at Atkinson Morley's Hospital in London, marking the birth of CT scanning.
The Eiffel Tower “grows” in summer
The Eiffel Tower grows by up to 15 cm (6 inches) during hot summers due to thermal expansion, where the iron structure heats up and expands. Conversely, the tower contracts and shrinks back to its original height during the winter. This temporary change is caused by the sun heating the metal, causing the atoms to spread out.
Egypt hits record 19 million tourists in 2025
Egypt achieved a historic milestone in 2025, welcoming a record-breaking 19 million international tourists. According to the latest data from UN Tourism (UNWTO) published in January 2026, this performance represents a 21% year-on-year increase, placing Egypt second globally for growth in tourist arrivals, trailing only Brazil. This surge significantly outpaced the global average growth rate of approximately 5%, cementing Egypt’s status as a premier global destination. This success was attributed to enhanced security, improved air connectivity—including a 32% rise in charter flights—and the high-profile opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in late 2025.
International Day of Clean Energy (January 26, 2026)
International Day of Clean Energy, which is celebrated every 26 January, aims to raise awareness, call to action and mobilize society in the development, deployment and use of clean energy to ensure fair and inclusive progress sustainable model for all. The UN General Assembly chose this day to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in 2009.
Cost-Effective, Multi-Use PUPSIT Solution
Noor Scientific & Trade specialized technical team successfully developed a locally manufactured, cost-effective, and multi-use Pre-Use Post-Sterilization Integrity Testing (PUPSIT) solution adjustable for different filter sizes.
Its flexible design allows compatibility with various single-use filtration configurations, supporting reliable and repeatable integrity testing across different process setups by enhancing filtration integrity and process safety in a cost-efficient manner.
Work Anniversaries
Many staff members are celebrating their work anniversaries at Noor Scientific & Trade LLC during January:
- 24yearsHosam MotaweaWork anniversary · January 2026
- 19yearsAhmed BahaaWork anniversary · January 2026
- 13yearsMahmoud KhaledWork anniversary · January 2026
- 3yearsMahmoud DiaWork anniversary · January 2026
- 2yearsMohamed ShaheenWork anniversary · January 2026
Congratulations for all. Wishing them all the success.