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  "id": "news-oct22-more-ae-e911-federal-highway-consultancy-tender-20261021",
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/ae-e911-federal-highway-consultancy-tender-20261021",
  "slug": "ae-e911-federal-highway-consultancy-tender-20261021",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-21",
  "sourceName": "Khaleej Times",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/e-911-uaes-fourth-highway-from-dubai-sharjah-border-to-rak-to-have-up-to-16-lanes?amp=1",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "United Arab Emirates",
    "Transport",
    "Infrastructure",
    "Roads",
    "Public procurement"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "UAE invites design bids for proposed 68-kilometre E-911 highway",
    "summary": "The UAE has invited consultancy bids for design work on a proposed federal corridor; the tender does not announce construction.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "paragraphs": [
          "The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure invited Category A consultancies to bid for design services for the proposed E-911 Fourth Federal Corridor. Tender 2026-022 was issued on 15 October, with bids due 23 October 2026. Tender documents describe a 68-kilometre route from the Dubai–Sharjah border to Al Shuhada Road (E-87) in Ras Al Khaimah, with 12 to 16 lanes across both directions, plus an 8-kilometre link to Emirates Road (E-611) in Umm Al Quwain. The consultant would validate the concept, conduct studies and prepare designs and tender documents. Construction cost and timetable have not been disclosed."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Khaleej Times",
            "url": "https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/e-911-uaes-fourth-highway-from-dubai-sharjah-border-to-rak-to-have-up-to-16-lanes?amp=1"
          }
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