A medium-sized German company is being confronted by an Arabic emirate with a business challenge which has the potential of turning the small outfit into a global player. The management is thrilled at the unprecedented prospects though being fully aware that the task looming is way beyond their means in terms of expertise, finance and vision. The challenge is finding an unconventional way to overcome the dramatic water shortage in the countries of the Middle East. An all-round mastermind, Professor Haberland, comes to the rescue with an outrageous idea: He plans to tap the huge fresh water reserves of the Antarctic and haul the water to the Arabic peninsula. The concept is implemented by setting up an international consortium. The financial requirements for the realization of the project amount to hundreds of billions. The former smallish company turns into AIMAG – Antarctic Ice Mining AG, heading the consortium. To raise the huge necessary funds the company goes public, with roaring success. The blockbuster project triggers global euphoria in the business community and on stock exchanges around the world and gives rise to a worldwide economic boom. Until, first stealthily, then more pronounced, voices are heard expressing misgivings, then open criticism ... *** A business thriller, addressing two pivotal problems of mankind – energy and water. The mechanisms in industry, business life and politics, with their widespread incompetence, corruption and scheming are targeted from an insider.
