The UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council (IHC) held its first meeting of 2026 to review the Dh6 Billion Transport Plan, led by Minister of Energy and Infrastructure His Highness Sheikh Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei. The plan seeks to alleviate the traffic between Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman by building a new federal highway and establishing an integrated public transport system. 

One of the main pillars of the scheme is the new 68km-long Fourth Federal Highway, which will enhance road links between the three emirates. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure plans the highway to have 6-8 lanes in every direction, 10 major interchanges and four flyovers. The estimated investment in the project is Dh6 billion. 

The council also looked into plans for an integrated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network for better public transportation across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Plans involve 10 primary bus rapid transit (BRT) lines which will be equipped with separate bus lanes that will each link directly to a metro station and key city centre destinations. The network will offer commuters an alternative to private cars and contribute to sustainable mobility in the city, officials said. 

How the Dh6 Billion Transport Plan Will Improve Commuting

The Dh6 Billion Transport Plan will provide more road space, help reduce congestion along congested commuter corridors and enhance connectivity between residential, commercial and industrial zones. The two transportation projects would be combined to address the needs of future transportation demand in the face of population growth and an increasing number of registered vehicles, officials said. 

The UAE’s long-term plan for an efficient and integrated transportation system is also a part of the proposal, according to the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The project is now presented and reviewed by the council, and more planning and coordination with the relevant authorities will be completed before construction is confirmed.