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The coronation ceremony will be an event steeped in history and tradition, with the clergy playing a central and indispensable role.
Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishops of the Church of England, the Dean of Westminster, and other clergy members of Westminster Abbey, their presence ensures that the service adheres to the Church's customs while representing the Christian faith.
The clergy's involvement underscores the enduring connection between the monarchy and the Church.
As a public event, their participation demonstrates support for the new monarch while symbolising the continuity of the monarchy's religious foundation.
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will present the Bible to King Charles, as he swears the Coronation Oath and the Accession Declaration Oath, both vital components of the coronation ceremony.
In a display of reverence and humility, the King will be divested of his robe of state and will pray at the high altar.
Following a prayer of thanksgiving for the Holy Oil, the king will be anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the Dean of Westminster and the Archbishop of York.
The anointing symbolises the divine authority conferred upon the monarch, further emphasising the sacred relationship between the Crown and the Church.
The clergy's role in the coronation proceedings is a testament to the deep-rooted connection between the monarchy and the Church, as they come together to celebrate and uphold the sanctity of this momentous occasion.
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Date started: 2015
Founder: John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki
Based: Dubai
Sector: Online grocery delivery
Staff: 200
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11 cabbie-recommended restaurants and dishes to try in Abu Dhabi
Iqbal Restaurant behind Wendy’s on Hamdan Street for the chicken karahi (Dh14)
Pathemari in Navy Gate for prawn biryani (from Dh12 to Dh35)
Abu Al Nasar near Abu Dhabi Mall, for biryani (from Dh12 to Dh20)
Bonna Annee at Navy Gate for Ethiopian food (the Bonna Annee special costs Dh42 and comes with a mix of six house stews – key wet, minchet abesh, kekel, meser be sega, tibs fir fir and shiro).
Al Habasha in Tanker Mai for Ethiopian food (tibs, a hearty stew with meat, is a popular dish; here it costs Dh36.75 for lamb and beef versions)
Himalayan Restaurant in Mussaffa for Nepalese (the momos and chowmein noodles are best-selling items, and go for between Dh14 and Dh20)
Makalu in Mussaffa for Nepalese (get the chicken curry or chicken fry for Dh11)
Al Shaheen Cafeteria near Guardian Towers for a quick morning bite, especially the egg sandwich in paratha (Dh3.50)
Pinky Food Restaurant in Tanker Mai for tilapia
Tasty Zone for Nepalese-style noodles (Dh15)
Ibrahimi for Pakistani food (a quarter chicken tikka with roti costs Dh16)
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
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Started: December 2011
Co-founders: Elie Habib, Eddy Maroun
Based: Beirut and Dubai
Sector: Entertainment
Size: 85 employees
Stage: Series C
Investors: MEVP, du, Mobily, MBC, Samena Capital
The specs
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COMPANY PROFILE
Initial investment: Undisclosed
Investment stage: Series A
Investors: Core42
Current number of staff: 47
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