Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba
Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba is a passionate global entrepreneur, strategic investor and creative director whose work spans healthcare, technology, luxury, lifestyle and real estate. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Otaiba Investments, where she leads initiatives combining innovation, creativity and compassion to drive both business and social impact. She is also the Founder and Creative Director of SemSem, a New York City luxury fashion house launched in 2015.
Otaiba Investments
Abeer is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Otaiba Investments, an investment firm with offices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Washington, D.C. Dedicated to driving sustainability, growth and impact around the world, Otaiba Investments’ thoughtful strategies support the changemakers of tomorrow.
SemSem
Inspired by her daughter, Samia, Abeer founded SemSem — a luxury, ready-to-wear fashion brand for women and girls — in 2015. Drawing inspiration from her background as an entrepreneur and civil engineer, Abeer incorporates her experiences and heritage into every design. The SemSem line reflects Abeer’s passion for motherhood, women’s empowerment and the collective responsibility to give back. Building on her dedication to advancing women’s rights, each seasonal collection features a partnership with an organization dedicated to a cause aligned with SemSem’s philanthropic priorities.
Leadership Positions
Beyond her work in fashion and business, Abeer Al Otaiba is dedicated to expanding access to critical resources that improve lives. As part of her entrepreneurial and philanthropic work, she serves as a:
Alpha Technology Group is a Hong Kong-based venture developing AI platforms and large language models (LLMs) to empower enterprises with scalable solutions for long-term growth. In this role, she helps structure partnerships and long-term growth strategies across multiple verticals.
Ras Al Hekma Development is one of Egypt’s most ambitious coastal mega-projects. In this role, she helps lead the livability portfolio, guiding efforts to integrate high-quality urban design, wellness, education, culture and sustainability into a vibrant, inclusive global destination.
Takalam is an AI-powered platform offering innovative screening tools, online counseling and coaching. Through her leadership, she continues to help advance mental health support for individuals, couples and organizations and champion meaningful change, ensuring more people have access to the care and opportunities they need.
DIAFA is a visionary platform, luxury lifestyle group and catalyst for growth based in Abu Dhabi and London. DIAFA focuses on building a global portfolio spanning luxury hospitality, food, beverage and lifestyle. As Senior Strategic Advisor, Abeer brings her expertise in strategy, entrepreneurship and international business.
Culturvator Cultural Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to art and culture, fostering creative exchange and building connections across communities through educational and creative initiatives. As an Advisory Board member, Abeer contributes her expertise and perspective to support Culturvator’s mission.
philanthropy
Abeer is deeply interested in charitable efforts that benefit children, and she has given significant support to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., which improves the lives of pediatric patients and their families. Through SemSem, Abeer also supports humanitarian organizations that promote the empowerment of women and girls in the areas of gender equality, literacy, health, legal awareness and education. With a lifelong passion for creativity and the arts, Abeer has also supported cultural arts programs in the D.C. area, including the National Portrait Gallery and the Washington Ballet.
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