The UAE announced the country's first two deaths caused by coronavirus, early on Saturday morning.
The deceased included a 78-year-old Arab citizen who had returned from Europe and an Asian citizen, aged 58.
The first died of a heart attack "that coincided with complications from the virus" and the second suffered from chronic diseases, including heart disease and kidney failure, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said.
The UAE has recorded 140 cases of Covid-19. Of these, 31 have made a full recovery.
On Saturday, the ministry expressed its "regret and sincere condolences to the families of the deceased". It also wished current patients a speedy recovery.
The ministry said the pair were treated at government hospitals, where they received all necessary medical care.
The ministry called on the public to adhere to the precautions put in place by the UAE government to contain the spread of coronavirus, including maintaining social distancing.
