The death toll from the Abu Dhabi restaurant explosion on Monday has risen to three.
The Sri Lankan Embassy confirmed on Thursday that one of their citizens had succumbed to injuries.
In a statement posted on their official Twitter handle, the Sri Lankan Embassy said they launched an inquiry following "unconfirmed information that two Sri Lankans were victims".
After visiting the hospital, the Embassy officials confirmed that "one Sri Lankan had lost his life and the other is presently receiving treatment in the ICU in hospital".
"The Sri Lanka Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Foreign Ministry are in contact with the UAE law enforcement and hospital authorities to provide the necessary assistance," they added.
The UAE has strongly condemned the attack on the Slovakian Prime Minister, who suffered life-threatening injuries, after a 71-year-old man shot and wounded him in an attempted assassination on Wednesday.
The UAE has announced a long-term residency scheme for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to environmental protection, sustainability, circular economy and related areas.
The Earth-observation satellite MBZ-SAT is set to be launched no earlier than October 2024, marking a significant milestone in the UAE's space endeavours.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed health ministers and officials to Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, for the first Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai have discussed a number of important national issues.