Flam BICC Catalogue
Flam BICC Catalogue
Flam BICC Catalogue
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COMPLETE FIRE SOLUTION CABLES
CONTENTS
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Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
Accessories........................................................................................................................................ 28
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INTRODUCTION
Ducab is a technologically advanced cable manufacturing company, jointly owned by the Investment Corporation
of Dubai and Senaat (General Holding Corporation, Abu Dhabi). Established in 1979, since then the company
has become a global leader in the development, design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of copper and
aluminum wire and cable products for a variety of industry verticals. It is the first choice for many prestigious clients
and contractors due to its record of quality and customer service. Ducab has 5 manufacturing sites across Abu
Dhabi, Dubai and the,UK that includes 7 independent manufacturing facilities that support its continuous growth.
The manufacturing capability of Ducab is over 115,000 metal tonnes of high, medium and low voltage cables and
110,000 tonnes of copper rod and wire per annum. The products adhere to strict global standards and address the
cabling needs for the energy, general construction, industrial, defence, transport and specialty industry verticals.
Ducab cables are approved by the Loss Prevention Certificate Board (LPCB), BASEC, DNV, ABS, UL, and Lloyd’s
Register amongst many others.
The product range includes copper rods and wires, (EC) grade aluminum alloy rods, wires, and bare overhead
conductors. High Voltage cables up to 400kV, Medium Voltage cables up to 33kV, Low Voltage power cables,
control & auxiliary, wiring and lead-sheathed cables, Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables, Fire-Performance cables
and cable components and cable accessories.
Through expanding its world-class facilities across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Australia and India, the
innovative journey meets the growing demand of customers. Ducab prides itself on setting and maintaining the
highest quality standards of power cables. Experienced and highly skilled employees operate state-of-the-art
equipment, and conduct extensive testing at every phase of production.
When it comes to advanced cable solutions, Ducab continues its status as the superbrand across the world in 40
countries. Ducab product range covers strong rate of development in specialised products by introducing product
lines that are designed for particular sectors, such as PetroBICC, designed for the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical
sector, RuBICC, with flexible rubber cables, MarineBICC for ship wiring cables, FlamBICC the Fire-Performance
cable series, and NuBICC, which is our 60-year certified cable range for nuclear power plants.
This catalogue provides general information about the FlamBICC product range for fire performance cables.
ORDERING ADVICE
Due to the wide range of cables in the catalogue, it is advisable, when ordering, to provide as much information
as possible. Please use the following table as a guide:
1. Cable standard / specification number.
2. Voltage designation.
3. Number of cores.
4. Conductor size and type / class.
5. Colour of outer sheath.
6. Fire performance / FlamBICC type requirement.
7. Length of cables required and individual drum lengths.*
8. Any other special requirement, e.g. drum weight limitation, etc.
*Cables are normally supplied in lengths of 100 metres, 500 metres and 1000 metres depending on
conductor size. Other lengths can be supplied if required.
For any specialist advice and assistance on the entire Ducab product range contact the Technical Department,
Dubai Cable Company (Private) Limited, P. O. Box 11529, Dubai, U. A. E., Tel: 971-4-815 8888,
Fax: 971-4-815 8111.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
PRODUCT QUALITY
Reputed certification authorities have approved Ducab products, including BASEC (The British Approvals Service
for Cables), Lloyds UK, KEMA (Holland), CPRI (India), ABS, DNV-GL, UL, SGS, LPCB UK (Loss Prevention
Certification Board), ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology) and Dubai/Abu Dhabi Civil
Defense. Ducab’s business processes and manufacturing process capability are being regularly audited and
certified by these certification bodies as part of these product approvals.
As a “learning organization”, Ducab has adopted best practices and continually improved Ducab Management
systems. Lean Manufacturing Systems, Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, Suggestion Schemes are some of the improvement
tools that are being used in Ducab.
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FLAMBICC - COMPLETE FIRE SOLUTION CABLES
Ducab FlamBICC cables are special Fire Performance Cables designed to survive and operate during fire
conditions. To suit different application requirements Ducab offers a complete range of FlamBICC Fire
Performance cables.
The selection of FlamBICC cables need to be in accordance with BS 5266 Part 1, BS 5839 Part 1 and BS 8519
Code of Practice for the selection and installation of fire performance cables.
For detailed product description and characteristics, reference can be made to the respective FlamBICC
product catalogues. As a responsible organisation, all the FlamBICC range products from Ducab are designed
with Low Smoke and Zero Halogen (LSZH). In the event of fire, the FlamBICC cables shall not emit heavy smoke
or toxic halogen gases. Low smoke provides better visibility in a fire situation aiding the rescue operation and
enabling the EXIT path to be seen clearly for escape. As there is no halogen or acidic gas emission during
burning of the cable, the sensitive equipment in the surrounding areas are not affected adversely.
Ducab range of FlamBICC cables are highly sophisticated and used where Property and Life systems must be
maintained in the event of a REAL FIRE. The typical applications are:
Areas where large number of people will remain in occupation for a period of time, and safe evacuation of mass
public is critical in the event of fire, i.e schools, shopping malls, mass transit systems metro stations etc..
Services where circuit integrity is vital under fire conditions eg. special equipment in hospitals, airports, etc..
Essential critical safety circuit, fire detection, fire alarm, voice alarm and emergency lighting.
Power supply to equipment used in fire-fighting sprinkler pumps and fire dampers.
In large and complex buildings where fire strategy involves evacuation of occupants in a controlled phased
manner.
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APPROVAL CERTIFICATES
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In order to meet different specification requirements and codes of practices, Ducab offers various fire
performance cables under FlamBICC series as per the data provided in this catalogue. Clients can make a
choices to suit their performance requirements
For information, various codes of practice as per British Standard are as mentioned below with their title::
BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.
BS 8519: Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life
safety and fire-fighting applications. Code of practice.
BS 5839: Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings, Code of practice for design,
installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises.
BS 5266: Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency escape lighting of
premises.
The cable selection guide provides information on appropriate FlamBICC grade meeting these requirements in
the form of table.
Important Note: For complete details on code of practice it is advised to refer to relevant specifications.
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FIRE PERFORMANCE CABLE SELECTION GUIDE
FlamBICC 2a
FlamBICC 2a
FlamBICC 1
FlamBICC 3
FlamBICC 4
FlamBICC 6
Enhanced
Codes of Practice
BS 5266 Emergency Lighting √ √ √ √
cable
BS5266 Enhanced √ √ √
Emergency Lighting cable
Emergency Lighting
BS 5266 Emergency Lighting √ √ √ √ √ √
cable system
BS 5266 Enhanced √ √ √ √ √ √
Emergency Lighting cable system
BS 5839 Standard Grade √ √ √ √
Fire Alarm, Fire detection
BS 5839 Enhanced Grade √ √ √
Smoke, Heat & Exhaust √
BS 8519
Ventilation System (SHEVS)
BS 8519 Category 1 Control √ √ √ √
BS 8519 Category 2 Control √ √ √
BS 8519 Category 3 Control √ √ √
BS 8519 Category 1 Power √
Power and Control for
BS 8519 Category 2 Power √
Cables
BS 8519 Category 3 Power √
BS 7629 √ √
BS 7846 (F2) Power & Control √ √
BS 7846 (F120) Power & Control √
General BS 9999 √
Fire Resistance Tests
BS 6387 C W & Z √ √ √ √ √ √
BS EN 50200 PH30 √ √ √ √
BS EN 50200 PH60 √ √ √ √
BS EN 50200 PH120 √ √ √ √
BS 8434-2 √ √ √
BS 7846 F2 √ √
BS 7846 F30, F60, F120 √
BS 8491 √
IEC 60331 √ √ √ √ √ √
Fire Reaction Tests
Low Smoke Zero Halogen BS EN 50267, (IEC 60754)
√ √ √ √ √ √
(LSZH) BS EN 50268, (IEC 61034)
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DUCAB FlamBICC 1
Single core fire resistant cables with approval from Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), UK for use in
emergency safety circuits to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions.
CONSTRUCTION
Copper conductor: Plain annealed stranded class 2 conductor to
BS EN 60228
CHARACTERISTICS
General: Ducab FlamBICC 1 cables are designed for laying in conduit
or in cable trunking where fire resistance is of paramount
importance.
Approvals: LPCB approved
Voltage grade: 600 / 1000 V
Fire resistance: C-W-Z test as per BS 6387 for small sizes and IEC 60331-21
for large sizes which cannot fit in a conduit. Cables comply
with IEC 60331-21 fire test at increased temperature of 950°C
which is higher than that specified by the standard.
Flame Propagation test: IEC 60332-1-2
Acid gas emission: Less than 0.5% when tested to IEC 60754 & BS EN 50267
CORE IDENTIFICATIONS
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TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data for Ducab Fire Resistant Single Core Cables with stranded copper conductors 600 / 1000 V
Maximum
Nominal Approximate Approximate conductor Current rating Current rating Voltage drop Voltage drop
conductor area overall diameter cable weight resistance at (1ø AC) (3ø AC) (1ø AC) (3ø AC)
20°C
mm2 mm kg/km Ohm/km Amp Amp mV/A/m mV/A/m
4 6.4 75 4.61 42 37 12 10
Current rating based on installation "enclosed in conduit on a wall or in trunking" in line with BS 7671 (IEE Wiring
Regulations)
Laying condition: 30°C ambient temperature & 90°C operating temperature. For other ambient temperatures appropriate
rating factors should be applied.
Rating factor 0.8 0.7 0.65 0.6 0.57 0.54 0.52 0.5
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DUCAB FLAMBICC 2a
These are pliable Fire Performance screened cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected
by fire which are designed to meet fire resistance test of BS EN 50200: 2000 Class PH 60.
CONSTRUCTION
Conductor: Plain annealed copper conductor complying with BS EN 60228, class 1 or 2
Screen: Laminated aluminium tape screen in contact with full size tinned annealed
copper circuit protective conductor
CHARACTERISTICS
General: Ducab FlamBICC 2a are screened cables designed as per
BS 7629 for applications requiring 'standard' fire resistance
e
(BS 5839-1, 26.2-d). Meets BS 8519 cat 1 control
requirement
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Max Current
Nominal Nominal Minimum Approx
Nominal Conductor rating* Voltage
conductor Class of insulation bending cable
No. of Cores OD Resistance (Clipped drop*
area conductor thickness radius weight
(mm) at 20° C Direct) (mV/A/m)
(mm²) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
(ohm/km) (Amps)
CORE IDENTIFICATIONS
2 CORE
Brown Blue
3 CORE
Brown Black Grey
4 CORE
Blue Brown Black Grey
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CONSTRUCTION
Conductor: Plain annealed copper conductor complying with
BS EN 60228, class 1 or 2
Screen: Laminated aluminium tape screen in contact with full size tinned
annealed copper circuit protective conductor
CHARACTERISTICS
General: Ducab FlamBICC 2a ENHANCED are screened cables
designed as per BS 7629 for applications requiring
'enhanced' fire resistance (BS 5839-1, 26.2-e, BS 8434-2).
LPCB Approval to BS 7629-1, BS 8434-2, BS 5839-1
Approvals:
(clause 26.2 e), BS EN 50200 Class PH120
Voltage grade: 300 / 500 V
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Max Current
Nominal Nominal Minimum Approx
Nominal Conductor rating* Voltage
conductor Class of insulation bending cable
No. of Cores OD Resistance (Clipped drop*
area conductor thickness radius weight
(mm) at 20° C Direct) (mV/A/m)
(mm²) (mm) (mm) (kg/km)
(ohm/km) (Amps)
CORE IDENTIFICATIONS
2 CORE
Brown Blue
3 CORE
Brown Black Grey
4 CORE
Blue Brown Black Grey
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DUCAB FLAMBICC 3
Ducab FlamBICC 3 cables are single and multicore Fire Performance power & control cables with insulation and
sheath to meet C-W-Z test as per BS 6387 for small sizes and IEC 60331 for large sizes.
Cables are approved by Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), UK and are suitable for use in emergency
safety circuits to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions.
CONSTRUCTION
Copper Conductor: Plain annealed stranded class 2 conductor to BS EN 60228
CHARACTERISTICS
General: Ducab FlamBICC 3 cables are designed for laying
in conduit or on trays where fire resistance is of
paramount importance.
Approvals: LPCB approved.
Voltage grade: 600 / 1000 V
Fire resistance: C-W-Z test as per BS 6387 for small sizes and IEC
60331-21 for large sizes which cannot fit in a conduit.
Cables comply IEC 60331-21 fire test at increased
temperature of 950°C which is higher than that
specified by the standard.
CORE IDENTIFICATIONS
STANDARD: SHEATH COLOUR:
Black Black
(Other colours as per request) (Other colours as per request)
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TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data for Ducab Fire Resistant Single Core Sheathed Cables with stranded copper conductors 600 / 1000 V
Maximum
Current rating
Nominal Approximate Approximate conductor Current rating Voltage drop Voltage drop
(1ø AC) Clipped
conductor area overall diameter cable weight resistance at (3ø AC) in air (1ø AC) (3ø AC) In trefoil
direct
20°C
mm2 mm kg/km Ohm/km Amp Amp mV/A/m mV/A/m
Current rating based on installation "enclosed in conduit on a wall or in trunking" in line with BS 7671 (IEE Wiring
Regulations)
Laying condition:
30°C ambient temperature & 90°C operating temperature.
For other ambient temperatures appropriate rating factors should be applied.
Rating factor 1.02 1.00 0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71
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CONSTRUCTION
Conductor: Plain annealed copper conductor complying with BS EN 60228, class 2
CHARACTERISTICS
General: Ducab FlamBICC 3 Multicore cables are designed
as per IEC 60502-1 for applications where fire
resistance as per C-W-Z of BS 6387 is required
with un-armoured cable construction.
Approvals: LPCB approved.
Voltage grade: 600 / 1000 V
CORE IDENTIFICATIONS
CORES STANDARD ALTERNATIVE*
2 cores
Red Black Brown Blue
3 cores
Red Yellow Blue Brown Black Grey
4 cores
Red Yellow Blue Black Blue Brown Black Grey
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Laying conditions:
• 30°C ambient temperature & 90°C operating temperature.
• For other ambient temperatures appropriate rating factors should be applied.
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DUCAB FLAMBICC 4
Ducab FlamBICC 4 cables are multi-core armoured power & control cables designed as per BS 7846 with steel
wire armour construction to meet category F2 fire test (C-W-Z test as per BS 6387).
CONSTRUCTION
Conductor: Plain annealed Copper, stranded class 2
conductor to BS EN 60228
Bedding: LSZH
CHARACTERISTICS
General: Ducab FlamBICC 4 are armoured cables
designed as per BS 7846 to meet C-W-Z fire
test as per BS 6387.
Approvals: LPCB and BASEC approved for 2, 3 and 4 core
cable designs
Voltage grade: 600 / 1000 V
Fire resistance: C-W-Z test as per BS 6387
Flame propagation: BS EN / IEC 60332-1 and BS EN / IEC 60332-3
Categories A, B & C
Acid gas emission: Less than 0.5% when tested to IEC 60754 & BS
EN 50267
Low smoke emission: As per IEC 61034 & BS EN 50268
Cable operating temperature: Maximum 90°C
Short circuit temperature Maximum 250°C
Bending radius: 6 x Cable diameter for circular and 8 x Cable
diameter for sector shaped cables
CORE IDENTIFICATIONS
CORES STANDARD ALTERNATIVE*
2 cores
Red Black Brown Blue
3 cores
Red Yellow Blue Brown Black Grey
4 cores
Red Yellow Blue Black Blue Brown Black Grey
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* Multi circuit means all conductors are loaded equally and operating in close vicinity
Installation conditions for above rating:
• Ambient Air Temperature 30˚C
• Conductor operating temperature 90˚C
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* Multi circuit means all conductors are loaded equally and operating in close vicinity
Installation conditions for above rating:
• Ambient Air Temperature 30˚C
• Conductor operating temperature 90˚C
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DUCAB MINERAL INSULATED
MICC - Providing data transmission and security of power and control circuits by exceeding the requirements of
BS 8519-1 providing circuit integrity to 950ºC.
CHARACTERISTICS
Voltage Rating: 500 volts Light Duty. 750 volts Heavy Duty
Description: Mineral Insulated cable delivers ultimate fire
performance. It guarantees data transmission
and security of power and control circuits
by exceeding the requirements of BS 8519
-1 providing circuit integrity to 950ºC. It also
exceeds enhanced grade requirements defined
by BS 5839-1 26.2e – the universal cable that
satisfies all Cat. 1, 2 & 3 Power, and all Cat 1, 2
& 3 Control requirements defined by BS 8519.
Construction: Solid copper conductor. Compressed mag-
nesium oxide powder insulation. Solid copper
sheath and optional thermoplastic LSZH sheath.
Operating Temperature: -10ºC to +250ºC
Minimum Bending Radius: 6 x overall diameter
Core Identification: Coloured sleeving available
Special Notes:
1. Testing confirms compliance wth BS 8519 Cat.3 Control and Cat.1, 2 & 3. Power (Clause II,
note 2. For cables <20 mmOD).
2. Methods of cable support should withstand a similar temperature and duration to that of the cable.
3. MICC shall be supplied as AEI group product with all relevant Approvals & Certifications.
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DUCAB FLAMBICC 6
Ducab FlamBICC 6 (BS8519 Category 3 Power Cables) are special fire performance cables designed to operate
during highly onerous fire conditions. Designed as per BS 7846 standard and LPCB approved for F120 fire test as per
BS 8491. These are also approved to BASEC compliance.
As described in BS 8519, fire resistant cables are classified for Life Safety and Fire Fighting system with varying fire
survival time of 30 minutes, 60 minutes or 120 minutes. The FlamBICC 6 cables fully comply with 120 minutes fire
survival test. During the F120 fire survival test as per BS 8491 the same cable sample is subjected to fire + mechanical
shock with direct impact on the cable water jet hitting the cable.
All Fire Fighting cable systems are required to function for 120 minutes.
CONSTRUCTION
Conductor: Plain annealed Copper, stranded class 2 conductor to BS EN
60228
Outer sheath: Robust LSZH sheath with Black colour as standard, other
colours upon request
CHARACTERISTICS
General: Ducab FlamBICC 6 are armoured cables
designed as per BS 7846 to meet F120 fire test
as per BS 8491.
Approvals: LPCB and BASEC approved for 3 and 4 core
cable designs
Voltage grade: 600 / 1000 V
Fire resistance: F120 as per BS 8491
Flame propagation: BS EN / IEC 60332-1 and BS EN / IEC 60332-3
Categories A, B & C
Acid gas emission: Less than 0.5% when tested to IEC 60754 & BS
EN 50267
Low smoke emission: As per IEC 61034 & BS EN 50268
Cable Operating temperature: Maximum 90°C
Short circuit temperature: Maximum 250°C
Bending radius: 6 x Cable diameter for circular and 8 x Cable
diameter for sector shaped cables
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CORE IDENTIFICATIONS
CORES STANDARD ALTERNATIVE*
3 Cores
Red Yellow Blue Brown Black Grey
4 Cores
Red Yellow Blue Black Blue Brown Black Grey
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
FlamBICC 4 & FlamBICC 6 CABLES
It should be noted that all ratings for cables run in free air have been based on the assumption that they are
shielded from the direct rays of the sun without restriction of ventilation. The rating for cables subjected to direct
sunlight should be reduced to take account of this factor and further guidance on this subject is available on
request.
In order to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions, it should be ensured that accessories used with
FlamBICC cables are also fire rated.
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ACCESSORIES
available in red, orange, white, black available in red, orange, white, black
Subject to Ducab-AEI Group Terms & Conditions, available upon request. All of the information contained in this publication,
including Illustrations, is correct at time of going to press. Users however, should Independently evaluate the suitability of each
product for their application. Ducab Group makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information fur-
thermore disclaims any liability regarding use. Ducab Group obligations are strictly limited to Standard Terms and Conditions of
Sale a copy of which is available on request. Ducab/AEI Group specifications are subject to change without notice, we also re-
serve the right to make changes/alterations as applicable which do not affect compliance and without notification to the buyer.
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NOTE
NOTE
DUCAB - JEBEL ALI FACTORY DUCAB COPPER SALES
P.O. Box 11529, Jebel Ali, Dubai PO Box 11529
Tel: +971 4 815 8888, Fax: +971 4 815 8111 Tel: +971 4 815 8888
Email: ducab@ducab.com Fax: +971 4 808 2628
Email: coppersales@ducab.com
DUCAB HV
P. O. Box 683, Dubai, UAE DUCAB JOINT VENTURE – BAHRAIN
Tel: +971 4 815 8600 BICC MET W.L.L,
Fax: +971 4 815 8666 P.O. Box 11413, Manama,
Email: ducab@ducab.com Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: +973 177 497 61
DUCAB MUSSAFAH 1 FACTORY Fax: +973 177 425 88
P.O. Box 9171, Abu Dhabi, UAE Email: biccmet@batelco.com.bh
Tel: +971 2 502 7777, Fax: +971 2 502 7755
Email: ducab@ducab.com DUCAB JOINT VENTURE - QATAR
JBK DUCAB W.L.L (JV)
DUCAB MUSSAFAH 2 FACTORY Block 18, SAFWA Building, Doha
P.O. Box 9171, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +974 4005 3000
Tel: +971 2 550 0774, Fax: +971 2 550 0979 Fax: +974 4006 1201
Email: ducab@ducab.com Email: mail@jbkducab.com
DUCAB - OMAN
P.O. Box 3542, 112 RUWI, Muscat, Oman
Tel. +968 24629981/82/83
Fax: +968 24629980
Email: ducabomn@omantel.net.om Ref No: Ducab FlamBICC 10/16