Abu Dhabi, April 26 -- The United Arab Emirate's first operational vertiport for vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) was unveiled at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

This came after General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) anounced granting the operational approvalfor the country's first vertiport during a panel discussion at DRIFTx event on Thursday, April 25.

During the event, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with the UAE's GCAA and Abu Dhabi Mobility, unveiled the country's first operational vertiport.

The temporary vertiport facility has been constructed in line with the most recent industry standards and regulations set by the GCAA.

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