Noor Newsletter November 2025
Top News
Noor Scientific & Trade Wins Merck Life Science’s
“Best Marketing Campaign Award 2025”
Noor Scientific & Trade received the “Best Marketing Campaign Award 2025” during
Merck’s Annual Partner Meeting in Dubai.
This award is not just a trophy — it’s a tribute to a culture of
communication, creativity, and care.
It reflects Noor’s ability to bridge science and society, innovation and application, partnership and purpose.
Behind this award lies a consistent and passionate marketing effort that connects the brilliance of Merck’s products with the real needs of Egypt’s scientific community.
As Noor celebrates this milestone, the company renews its commitment to advancing the life sciences landscape in Egypt, continuing to grow the
“Tree of Unwavering Success”
that stands for excellence, integrity, and innovation.
Celebration
WORLD RADIOGRAPHY DAY
World Radiography Day is celebrated on November 8th to commemorate the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895.
Not only is it a day to recognize the anniversary of X-rays, but it is also a day to honor the people who study, teach, and work in the field of radiography to continually improve the field of healthcare.
Product Of The Month
Computest Lite and E-Computest Hardness Testers
Computest Lite
Unlock the simplicity and autonomy of Computest Lite, a 5kgf load portable Rockwell hardness tester, distinguishing itself from its larger sibling, the E-Computest, through its language-independent operation, onboard display, absence of data management functionalities, and a comprehensive set of preset scales.
Language Independence: Computest Lite breaks language barriers, offering seamless operation without the need for language selection or customization — ensuring usability across diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Onboard Display: Equipped with an onboard display, it provides instant results without external devices, delivering real-time feedback directly on the device.
No Data Management or Sharing: Computest Lite focuses purely on hardness testing, omitting complex data handling options to deliver a streamlined, straightforward experience.
Preset Scales: Preconfigured with a complete set of preset scales for common testing needs, ensuring immediate usability without custom configurations.
In essence, Computest Lite prioritizes simplicity and autonomy, delivering a hassle-free hardness testing experience without compromising accuracy or functionality.
E-Computest
Discover the revolutionary Rockwell portable hardness tester — an essential tool for precision metal quality control. Designed for versatility and ease of use, this advanced, miniaturized device is ideal for direct on-site measurements of any-sized parts, supporting a wide range of industrial applications.
Key Advantages & Unique Features
On-Site Measurement Capability: Eliminates the need to transport large parts to laboratories, cutting handling costs and reducing waiting time for results.
Flexible Orientation: Works in all directions, reaching hard-to-access spots easily and reducing the need for disassembly.
Universal Diamond Penetrator: One penetrator for all metals, simplifying setup and ensuring consistent measurement cycles.
Consistently Reliable Results: Engineered to withstand deflection and deformation, guaranteeing precise and dependable outcomes.
Global Certification Advantage: Compliant with ACCREDIA (ILAC MRA), providing international credibility and competitive advantage in global markets.
For professionals in metalworking and industrial fields seeking fast, accurate, and reliable quality control solutions, E-Computest is an invaluable resource — enabling precise measurements, process optimization, and full compliance with rigorous quality standards.
Manufactured by: CISAM-ERNST s.r.l. – Italy
Monthly Forum
Egypt Establishes World’s Largest Date Plantation with 2.3 Million Trees
Egypt has begun establishing the world’s largest date plantation. A total of
2.3 million palm trees will be planted in the Toshka and Al-Owainat regions.
Egypt is already the world leader in date production, accounting for more than
19% of global output. The government continues to strengthen this position
through extensive development and modernisation efforts aimed at advancing the entire dates sector.
Ongoing initiatives include upgrading factories, establishing new packaging stations, and enhancing processing infrastructure.
Today, more than 150 industrial enterprises operate in the field of date processing and packaging across the country.
Modern cold-storage facilities with a capacity of 4,000 tonnes have already been constructed,
and key production complexes continue to be upgraded — further supporting Egypt’s leadership in this strategic agricultural sector.
Scientific Fact
Your Brain Burns 400–500 Calories a Day
It’s true that the brain burns approximately
400–500 calories per day while performing its basic functions,
even at rest. Although the brain makes up only about 2% of the body’s weight,
it consumes roughly 20% of the body’s total energy.
Most of this energy is used for constant activities such as controlling muscles, regulating organs,
and processing sensory input. The brain is a high-energy organ, and even during sleep, it uses
at least 240 calories per day to maintain essential functions.
While intense mental tasks—like solving complex math problems—increase glucose consumption, the
extra calories burned are minimal and not significant enough to contribute meaningfully to weight loss.
History of Science
Cardiac Pacemaker
The first successful implantable artificial pacemaker was developed by Rune Elmqvist and implanted by Åke Senning into patient Arne Larsson in Sweden on October 8, 1958.
This early device, powered by a rechargeable battery, marked a revolutionary moment in medical engineering. Although the first implanted model failed within hours, the patient survived and went on to receive numerous improved pacemakers throughout his life.
The artificial cardiac pacemaker is an implanted medical device that generates electrical pulses delivered by electrodes to one or more heart chambers. These pulses stimulate the heart to contract and pump blood, regulating the function of the heart’s electrical conduction system and supporting proper cardiac rhythm.
Work Anniversaries
This November, two of our valued team members are celebrating their work anniversaries:
- Abdallah Said is celebrating his 25th work anniversary.
- Ahmed Saad is celebrating his 14th work anniversary.
We sincerely congratulate them both and wish them continued success.
