• Gauri Khan arrives for Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's post-wedding reception on April 16, 2022 in Mumbai, India. Getty Images
    Gauri Khan arrives for Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's post-wedding reception on April 16, 2022 in Mumbai, India. Getty Images
  • Arjun Kapoor arrives at the post-wedding reception. Getty Images
    Arjun Kapoor arrives at the post-wedding reception. Getty Images
  • Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, sister of Ranbir Kapoor, makes her arrival. Getty Images
    Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, sister of Ranbir Kapoor, makes her arrival. Getty Images
  • Director Ayan Mukerji. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Director Ayan Mukerji. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Tara Sutaria. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Tara Sutaria. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Aadar Jain. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Aadar Jain. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Anushka Ranjan and Aditya Seal. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Anushka Ranjan and Aditya Seal. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Karan Johar. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Karan Johar. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Armaan Jain. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Armaan Jain. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Shaheen Bhatt and Soni Razdan. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Shaheen Bhatt and Soni Razdan. Photo: Pallav Paliwal

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's post-wedding party: Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar attend


Evelyn Lau
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All eyes have been on Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor this week as the beloved Bollywood couple tied the knot on Thursday after a five-year relationship. After a simple and understated ceremony, the couple hosted a post-wedding party at their home in Mumbai.

The event on Saturday night took place at Vastu — the apartment complex which also served as the wedding venue — and had famous faces in attendance including Shah Rukh Khan and wife Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, Malaika Arora, Aadar Jain and Tara Sutaria, as well as family members including Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Karisma Kapoor.

Kapoor Sahni posted a picture of herself on Instagram, wearing a black gown for the party, which seemed to have a black and shimmer dress code. Most of the guests were seen arriving in black and sequinned attire. She also posted a selfie taken with brother Ranbir, with the party lights lending the picture a purple hue. New bride Bhatt was captured in a silver shimmery outfit in pictures posted on social media, while mother-in-law Neetu twinned with her daughter Kapoor Sahni in black sequinned attire.

Scroll through the gallery above to see which celebrities made an appearance at the post-wedding celebration.

On Saturday, Bhatt revealed more details as well as photos from the mehendi, or henna, ceremony that took place before her wedding.

“The mehendi was like something out of a dream,” Bhatt wrote on Instagram.

The accompanying images show the happy couple smiling, laughing and embracing, Bhatt surrounded by an entourage of female friends, Kapoor dressed in a bright coral pink kurta set with a jacket by Sabyasachi, and the groom’s family dancing alongside famous faces, including Kapoor's actress cousin Kareena Kapoor Khan. Bhatt wore a pink patchwork lehenga with a halter blouse by designer Manish Malhotra, paired with statement diamond-and-emerald jewellery.

One adorable detail shot showed that Kapoor had "Alia", surrounded by a heart, drawn on to his hand in henna. Another shot shows him holding up a photo of his father, the late actor Rishi Kapoor, signifying that he was included in spirit.

  • Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor after their wedding in Mumbai, on April 14, 2022. All photos: Pallav Paliwal
    Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor after their wedding in Mumbai, on April 14, 2022. All photos: Pallav Paliwal
  • The couple outside Vastu, Ranbir Kapoor's home and the wedding venue, after the ceremony.
    The couple outside Vastu, Ranbir Kapoor's home and the wedding venue, after the ceremony.
  • The happy couple hold hands after the wedding.
    The happy couple hold hands after the wedding.
  • Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt wave at their fans.
    Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt wave at their fans.
  • The couple speak to the media following their wedding.
    The couple speak to the media following their wedding.
  • Kareena Kapoor Khan, cousin of Ranbir Kapoor, leaving for the wedding.
    Kareena Kapoor Khan, cousin of Ranbir Kapoor, leaving for the wedding.
  • Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan leave for the wedding.
    Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan leave for the wedding.
  • Kareena Kapoor Khan arrives for the mehndi ceremony.
    Kareena Kapoor Khan arrives for the mehndi ceremony.
  • Karisma Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor's cousin, arrives for the mehndi ceremony.
    Karisma Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor's cousin, arrives for the mehndi ceremony.
  • Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta Bachchan is among the guests.
    Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta Bachchan is among the guests.
  • Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan, in the rear seat, and sister Shaheen Bhatt.
    Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan, in the rear seat, and sister Shaheen Bhatt.
  • A general view of the venue.
    A general view of the venue.

The anticipated nuptials took place on Thursday in a simple wedding ceremony at their home in which the bride and groom’s offbeat choice of ivory and cream attire won praise all-round from fans who are used to lavish destination weddings and brides dripping in heavy red-and-gold finery in typical Bollywood fashion.

Bhatt’s choice of a minimal, no-makeup look, a wedding sari rather than the usually favoured lehenga, and personalised details in her bridalwear have been applauded by fashion watchers and Bollywood fans alike.

Scroll through the gallery below to see the history of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's relationship.

  • Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt arrive for a Christmas Day brunch in Mumbai in 2020. AFP
    Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt arrive for a Christmas Day brunch in Mumbai in 2020. AFP
  • Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt at a promotional event of their film 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' in New Delhi. Photo: NurPhoto
    Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt at a promotional event of their film 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' in New Delhi. Photo: NurPhoto
  • Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding reception in Mumbai on May 8, 2018, their first public appearance as a couple. AFP
    Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding reception in Mumbai on May 8, 2018, their first public appearance as a couple. AFP
  • Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor at a concert by maestro Shankar Mahadevan to highlight the importance of organ donation, at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai on November 18, 2017. AFP
    Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor at a concert by maestro Shankar Mahadevan to highlight the importance of organ donation, at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai on November 18, 2017. AFP
  • Alia Bhatt's father Mahesh Bhatt and half-sister Pooja Bhatt arrive for Alia and Ranbir Kapoor's mehndi and haldi functions on April 13, ahead of their wedding. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Alia Bhatt's father Mahesh Bhatt and half-sister Pooja Bhatt arrive for Alia and Ranbir Kapoor's mehndi and haldi functions on April 13, ahead of their wedding. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Ranbir Kapoor's cousins Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karishma Kapoor arrive. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Ranbir Kapoor's cousins Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karishma Kapoor arrive. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Ranbir's aunt Reema Jain arrives at Vastu, Ranbir's home. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Ranbir's aunt Reema Jain arrives at Vastu, Ranbir's home. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Alia Bhatt's father Mahesh and half-sister Pooja. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Alia Bhatt's father Mahesh and half-sister Pooja. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Neetu Kapoor, the groom's mother. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Neetu Kapoor, the groom's mother. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Ranbir Kapoor's cousin Armaan Jain. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Ranbir Kapoor's cousin Armaan Jain. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Director and producer Karan Johar. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Director and producer Karan Johar. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Ranbir's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, brother-in-law Bharat Sahni and niece Samaira. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Ranbir's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, brother-in-law Bharat Sahni and niece Samaira. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Ranbir's sister, Ridhima Kapoor Sahani. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Ranbir's sister, Ridhima Kapoor Sahani. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Armaan Jain's wife, Anissa Malhotra. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Armaan Jain's wife, Anissa Malhotra. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
  • Ranbir's best friend Ayan Mukerji. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
    Ranbir's best friend Ayan Mukerji. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
Winners

Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)

Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)

Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)

Best Young Women’s Player
Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)

Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)

Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)

Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)

Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)

Explainer: Tanween Design Programme

Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.

The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.

It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.

The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.

Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”

Credit Score explained

What is a credit score?

In the UAE your credit score is a number generated by the Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), which represents your credit worthiness – in other words, your risk of defaulting on any debt repayments. In this country, the number is between 300 and 900. A low score indicates a higher risk of default, while a high score indicates you are a lower risk.

Why is it important?

Financial institutions will use it to decide whether or not you are a credit risk. Those with better scores may also receive preferential interest rates or terms on products such as loans, credit cards and mortgages.

How is it calculated?

The AECB collects information on your payment behaviour from banks as well as utilitiy and telecoms providers.

How can I improve my score?

By paying your bills on time and not missing any repayments, particularly your loan, credit card and mortgage payments. It is also wise to limit the number of credit card and loan applications you make and to reduce your outstanding balances.

How do I know if my score is low or high?

By checking it. Visit one of AECB’s Customer Happiness Centres with an original and valid Emirates ID, passport copy and valid email address. Liv. customers can also access the score directly from the banking app.

How much does it cost?

A credit report costs Dh100 while a report with the score included costs Dh150. Those only wanting the credit score pay Dh60. VAT is payable on top.

RACE CARD

5pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (Turf) 2,200m
5.30pm: Khor Al Baghal – Conditions (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m
6pm: Khor Faridah – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m
6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Fillies Classic – Prestige (PA) Dh110,000 (T) 1,400m
7pm: Abu Dhabi Colts Classic – Prestige (PA) Dh110,000 (T) 1,400m
7.30pm: Khor Laffam – Handicap (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m

PROFILE OF INVYGO

Started: 2018

Founders: Eslam Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo

Based: Dubai

Sector: Transport

Size: 9 employees

Investment: $1,275,000

Investors: Class 5 Global, Equitrust, Gulf Islamic Investments, Kairos K50 and William Zeqiri

The biog

Family: He is the youngest of five brothers, of whom two are dentists. 

Celebrities he worked on: Fabio Canavaro, Lojain Omran, RedOne, Saber Al Rabai.

Where he works: Liberty Dental Clinic 

The Lowdown

Us

Director: Jordan Peele

Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseqph, Evan Alex and Elisabeth Moss

Rating: 4/5

'Munich: The Edge of War'

Director: Christian Schwochow

Starring: George MacKay, Jannis Niewohner, Jeremy Irons

Rating: 3/5

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

The Bio

Amal likes watching Japanese animation movies and Manga - her favourite is The Ancient Magus Bride

She is the eldest of 11 children, and has four brothers and six sisters.

Her dream is to meet with all of her friends online from around the world who supported her work throughout the years

Her favourite meal is pizza and stuffed vine leaves

She ams to improve her English and learn Japanese, which many animated programmes originate in

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Price, base: Dh100,000 (estimate)

Engine: 2.4L four-cylinder

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic

Power: 184bhp at 6,400rpm

Torque: 237Nm at 3,900rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 9.4L / 100km

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Who is Mohammed Al Halbousi?

The new speaker of Iraq’s parliament Mohammed Al Halbousi is the youngest person ever to serve in the role.

The 37-year-old was born in Al Garmah in Anbar and studied civil engineering in Baghdad before going into business. His development company Al Hadeed undertook reconstruction contracts rebuilding parts of Fallujah’s infrastructure.

He entered parliament in 2014 and served as a member of the human rights and finance committees until 2017. In August last year he was appointed governor of Anbar, a role in which he has struggled to secure funding to provide services in the war-damaged province and to secure the withdrawal of Shia militias. He relinquished the post when he was sworn in as a member of parliament on September 3.

He is a member of the Al Hal Sunni-based political party and the Sunni-led Coalition of Iraqi Forces, which is Iraq’s largest Sunni alliance with 37 seats from the May 12 election.

He maintains good relations with former Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki’s State of Law Coaliton, Hadi Al Amiri’s Badr Organisation and Iranian officials.

FIXTURES

Monday, January 28
Iran v Japan, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Tuesday, January 29
UAEv Qatar, Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Friday, February 1
Final, Zayed Sports City Stadium (6pm)

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Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 402bhp

Torque: 760Nm

Price: From Dh280,000

Scoreline

Liverpool 4

Oxlade-Chamberlain 9', Firmino 59', Mane 61', Salah 68'

Manchester City 3

Sane 40', Bernardo Silva 84', Gundogan 90' 1

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  • Kem Ljungquist (Denmark) beat Mourad Omar (Egypt) TKO
  • Michael Lawal (UK) beat Tamas Kozma (Hungary) KO​​​​​​​
  • Zuhayr Al Qahtani (Saudi Arabia) beat Mohammed Mahmoud (UK) POINTS
  • Darren Surtees (UK) beat Kane Baker (UK) KO
  • Chris Eubank Jr (UK) beat JJ McDonagh (Ireland) TKO
  • Callum Smith (UK) beat George Groves (UK) KO

Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

ELIO

Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett

Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Rating: 4/5

Updated: April 17, 2022, 12:46 PM