10 Rising Arab Designers Transforming the Global Fashion Scene

According to Vogue Arabia, there’s a new generation of Arab designers who are redefining the future of the fashion industry. Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba stands out with her luxury brand, SemSem. Her culturally inspired creations are gaining global recognition, exemplifying the UAE’s growing influence in the fashion industry.
SemSem’s ‘Palm Royale’ Pop-Up at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach

Designer Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba brings her luxury ready-to-wear brand, SemSem, to The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, for a two-day “Palm Royale” inspired fashion event. The pop-up highlights her desire to become involved in the local community, while supporting the Children’s National Hospital through SemSem’s nonprofit partnership.
Palm Beach Pop Up

Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba brings the ‘Palm Royale’ collection from her luxury ready-to-wear fashion line, SemSem, to Palm Beach, Florida’s, Colony Hotel. The two-day event supports the Children’s National Hospital System
SemSem: Q&A With Abeer Al Otaiba

KHAMSA magazine sits down with Abeer Al Otaiba, founder of luxury fashion house SemSem, to answer questions about her brand, her experiences and Middle East fashion.
SemSem Founder Abeer Al Otaiba Discusses The Future Direction Of The Fashion House

A&E Magazine sat down with Abeer Al Otaiba to discuss SemSem’s latest collection, how her passion for women empowerment comes through in her designs and where the fashion line is headed.
Abeer and Yousef Al Otaiba Goodwill Fund Supports KHCC Patients

Abeer and Yousef Al Otaiba created their namesake Goodwill Fund to financially support the care and treatment of patients in need at the King Hussein Cancer Center.
CIIN Magazine’s Exclusive Interview With SemSem Founder Abeer Al-Otaiba

CIIN Magazine interviewed entrepreneur and mastermind behind luxury fashion line SemSem — Abeer Al Otaiba — on her inspirations, philosophies and creative endeavors.
Sem Sem at Arab Fashion Week

Abeer Al Otaiba’s luxury clothing brand, SemSem, showcased its Fall 2022 collection at the brand’s runway show during Arab Fashion Week.
Effortlessly Eye Catching: Balqees Fathi Stuns in Timeless SemSem Kaftan

Emirati-Yemeni singer Balqees Fathi is well known for her love of kaftans and extravagant gowns. During her recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Fathi chose a bold yet timeless kaftan for the occasion.
US Led Consortium Wins Bid for the Redevelopment of the Historic Mogamma El Tahrir

Al Otaiba Investments is among a consortium of investors selected to redevelop the Mogamma el Tahrir Complex into CairoHouse, a mixed-use development complex.