The Oscar-winning Australian actress Nicole Kidman was introduced as the new face of the national carrier on Saturday to a gathering in Abu Dhabi of industry experts, Etihad cabin crew and the world’s media. Photos: Silvia Razgova / The National
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■ Nicole Kidman revealed as Etihad's brand ambassador
■ Abu Dhabi 'a second home', says Nicole Kidman
■ Nicole Kidman the 'ideal face' of Etihad
■ Style, elegance, flair: Nicole Kidman joins Etihad
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Skewed figures
In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458.
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Cinco in numbers
Dh3.7 million
The estimated cost of Victoria Swarovski’s gem-encrusted Michael Cinco wedding gown
46
The number, in kilograms, that Swarovski’s wedding gown weighed.
1,000
The hours it took to create Cinco’s vermillion petal gown, as seen in his atelier [note, is the one he’s playing with in the corner of a room]
50
How many looks Cinco has created in a new collection to celebrate Ballet Philippines’ 50th birthday
3,000
The hours needed to create the butterfly gown worn by Aishwarya Rai to the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
1.1 million
The number of followers that Michael Cinco’s Instagram account has garnered.
