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Desert Control’s Soil and Water Conservation Technology Selected for the United Nations World Food Programme’s Innovation Accelerator to Enhance Food Security

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SANDNES, Norway, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Desert Control AS (“DSRT” or “the Company”), a leader in soil and water conservation technology, has been selected to join the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) Innovation Accelerator SPRINT Programme. Our participation in this programme aims to pilot the innovative Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) technology in Iraq, focusing on sustainable food production and efficient water resource management.

Funded by a grant from the WFP Innovation Accelerator, the six-month pilot will be executed in collaboration with Desert Control’s regional partner, Soyl (formerly named Mawarid Desert Control, part of Abu Dhabi-based Mawarid Holding), and the WFP Iraq Country Office. The project will target the enablement of agricultural cultivation under harsh desert conditions at a site managed by the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture’s Department of Forestry and Combating Desertification. The initiative aims to demonstrate LNC’s capacity to improve soil health, reduce water consumption, and convert low-value agricultural land into fertile areas suitable for high-value crops.

“Iraq has been grappling with environmental challenges such as drought, desertification, and water scarcity, which jeopardize food production and community livelihoods,” said Ole Kristian Sivertsen, CEO of Desert Control. “Being part of the WFP Innovation Accelerator Programme enables us to develop a blueprint for drought response and resilience, utilizing our innovation to transform degraded land into fertile soil. By enhancing agricultural productivity under water-limited conditions, we empower communities to manage their resources sustainably and contribute to global food security.”

The WFP Innovation Accelerator, established in 2015, supports bold and transformative solutions to address food insecurity. Its SPRINT Programme (Sustainable Product Innovation & Technology) offers seed funding, hands-on project management, and access to WFP’s expert networks. Desert Control’s involvement aligns with WFP’s mission to eradicate hunger and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).

“By leveraging innovative solutions like Liquid Natural Clay, we aim to tackle the root causes of food insecurity while building resilience in regions most affected by climate change and resource scarcity,” said Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of the WFP Innovation Accelerator. “We look forward to Desert Control and Soyl joining our programme to explore the potential of this technology to unlock sustainable food production.”

Kashif Shamsi, Group CEO of Mawarid Holding, parent company of Soyl, expressed: “As a group deeply committed to the conservation of natural resources, we are honored to work with Desert Control and WFP as the implementation partner for this groundbreaking initiative. This innovation programme holds immense potential to create lasting impact, transforming how communities in arid regions can sustainably cultivate their lands and achieve food security, which can become a global blueprint for solutions to end hunger.”

The project plans to demonstrate the innovation’s impact on agricultural crops, including olive trees, pistachio, and windbreak varieties in sandy soils, with performance monitored against designated control areas. Success metrics encompass reduced water usage, improved tree survival rates, and observable plant and ecosystem health enhancements.

“Through participating in this  programme, we aim to demonstrate how marginal land and sandy soils can be transformed into productive agricultural land, contributing to food security and sustainable economic development,” Sivertsen added. “Our mission is clear: soil health leads to healthy plants with less pressure on natural resources, which support healthy food, healthy people, and, ultimately, a healthy planet. We aim to make earth green again by delivering innovations that secure the future of humanity and the resources we depend on, and we are proud to work with the WFP team to drive meaningful impact on this mission.”

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Ole Kristian Sivertsen
President and Group CEO
Email: oks@desertcontrol.com 
Mobile (NOR): +47 957 77 777
Mobile (USA): +1 650 643 6136

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SellYourWay.org Publishes Expert Insights on How to Handle Partner Conflicts in Small Business Sales

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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, SellYourWay.org is pleased to announce the publication of, Handling Partner Conflict When Selling Your Business. In this new, exclusive article, Chris Springfield, CBI, CMAA, PMP, Realtor® shares actionable insights on how partner dynamics play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of a small business sale. Chris is the Founder and Principal at Springfield Strategies. SellYourWay.org is an online platform dedicated to the education of small business owners about the business sales process. The site is powered by the International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) — the largest international, not-for-profit association for Business Brokers.

 

Partner conflict is common during the business sale process. When expectations and differences are not communicated, conflicts can turn acrimonious and disrupt even the strongest deals.

The article explains:

Common Triggers for Partner ConflictsHow Conflicts Can Damage the Sale ProcessSteps to Mitigate and Resolve the Conflict

“Your next chapter in life starts with strategy, specialized guidance and the right deal team in place. Our mission at SellYourWay.Org is empowering small business owners to make informed decisions and get the best results. Professional Business Brokers help sellers prepare for the sale of their businesses and manage the entire process to a successful close — so owners can achieve their personal and financial goals.” – Emily Bowler, Executive Director, IBBA

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Grundfos Pumps India Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sustainable Pumps for Industrial Water

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The recognition highlights Grundfos Pumps India’s market leadership in sustainable pumps, industrial water management, and energy-efficient pumping solutions driven by digitalization and water stewardship.

SAN ANTONIO, April 28, 2026 /CNW/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. has received the 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition in the Sustainable Pumps for Industrial Water category for its outstanding achievements in sustainability-led innovation, strategy execution, and measurable customer impact. This recognition underscores the company’s consistent leadership in advancing energy-efficient pumping systems, strengthening its position in India’s industrial water market, and enabling customers to manage water and energy more responsibly in an increasingly resource-constrained environment.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Grundfos Pumps India excelled in both dimensions, demonstrating a clear ability to align long-term strategic priorities with evolving industrial demand while executing them with discipline, scalability, and consistency. Emphasizing the perspective shared in the assessment, Fredrick Royan, Associate Partner, Sustainability at Frost & Sullivan, said, “Grundfos Pumps India is positioned to shape the next phase of industrial water pumps by combining technological ambition with verifiable sustainability outcomes, transforming water management into a strategic driver of national progress and competitive differentiation.”

Guided by a long-term growth strategy centered on sustainability, digitalization, and application-centric engagement, Grundfos Pumps India has demonstrated strategic agility in adapting global engineering expertise to local industrial realities. The company’s sustained investment in smart pumping technologies, variable-speed solutions, and data-enabled system optimization has allowed it to scale effectively across high-growth industrial sectors in India, including manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, mobility, semiconductors, and energy-intensive process industries.

Innovation remains integral to Grundfos Pumps India’s approach to the industrial water ecosystem. Its comprehensive portfolio of sustainable pumps, pump systems, digital controls, and smart filtration solutions addresses the full lifecycle of industrial water management, from intake and treatment to reuse and discharge. By enabling demand-based pumping, advanced monitoring, and adaptive control, these solutions help customers reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and improve system reliability.

“India’s industrial transformation will be defined by how intelligently we manage water. At Grundfos, we see technology not just as an enabler, but as a catalyst for a more resilient and resource‑positive future. By combining advanced pumping intelligence with data‑driven water management, we are empowering industries to move beyond incremental efficiency and embrace system‑level sustainability that safeguards both operational continuity and long‑term competitiveness,” said Shankar Rajaram, Head of Sales, IND Division at Grundfos Pumps India.

Grundfos Pumps India’s emphasis on customer experience reinforces its leadership in sustainable pumps for industrial water. The company supports customers through digital services, optimization programs, repair and lifecycle services, and transparent engagement models that allow users to validate performance before and after deployment. Its application-driven methodology, combined with localized sales and service support across India, enables long-term partnerships built on trust, reliability, and measurable outcomes rather than stand-alone product transactions.

Frost & Sullivan commends Grundfos Pumps India for setting a high benchmark in competitive strategy, execution excellence, and market responsiveness. The company’s ability to integrate smart pumping, digital platforms, renewable energy alignment, and water stewardship is shaping the future of industrial water management in India and delivering tangible economic and environmental value at scale.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Recognition to an organization that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market performance, customer value, and competitive positioning. The recognition highlights organizations that are redefining industry standards through innovation, excellence in growth, and long-term impact.

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Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognition honors companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. (Grundfos India) is a 100% subsidiary of Grundfos – Denmark. A global leader in advanced pump solutions and a trendsetter in water technology, the company manufactures more than 16 million pump units annually. The company’s main products include circulator pumps for heating and air-conditioning, as well as other centrifugal pumps for the industry, water supply, sewage, and dosing. The company contributes to global sustainability by pioneering technologies that improve the quality of life for people and care for the planet.

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Amber Premium FZE Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider License from Dubai’s VARA

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DUBAI, UAE, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), operating under the brand name “Amber Premium,” the private banking-grade digital wealth management platform of Amber Group serving high-net-worth individuals and leading institutions, today announced that its Dubai subsidiary, Amber Premium FZE, has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License from Dubai‘s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

The VASP License grants Amber Premium the authority to commence operations and to offer three regulated activities in and from the Emirate of Dubai, including virtual asset (VA) Broker‑Dealer Services, VA Management and Investment Services, and VA Lending and Borrowing Services for global institutional and qualified investors as defined under VARA’s rulebooks.

“Receiving the VASP License from VARA is a milestone in our long-term roadmap for the region. We are deliberate in pacing our expansion with the evolution of global governance,” said Michael Wu, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Amber Premium. “This authorization accelerates our mission to provide institutional-grade digital wealth infrastructure to our clients in the UAE. We remain committed to a compliance-first architecture, ensuring that our growth contributes directly to the integrity and safety of the local financial ecosystem.”

Established under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2022, VARA is the world’s first independent regulator for virtual assets, overseeing the development and supervision of virtual asset activities across the Emirate. The authority plays a pivotal role in shaping Dubai‘s advanced regulatory environment—one that sets global benchmarks for market integrity, investor protection, industry governance, and innovation-driven growth.

About Amber International Holding Limited

Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), operating under the brand name “Amber Premium,” is a global leading digital wealth management platform. As a private banking grade expert in digital wealth management and a subsidiary of Amber Group, Amber Premium is a trusted partner to high-net-worth individuals and leading institutions, delivering institutional-grade market access, execution infrastructure, and investment solutions. The firm is set to redefine the digital wealth management landscape, serving as a proven Nasdaq-listed gateway to digital assets. Learn more at www.ambr.io.

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