News About Abeer

Read the latest news and updates about Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba, founder of luxury fashion brand SemSem and Al Otaiba Investments, philanthropist, and wife of Emirati Ambassador to the US.

Abeer Al Otaiba laughs in a blue floor-length dress in the interior of her living room.

Abeer Al Otaiba Brings SemSem to AMF 2024 Runway

Abeer Al Otaiba debuts her luxury womenswear label, SemSem, at the AMF 2024 Runway, continuing her dedication to advocating for women’s success through a blend of high fashion and philanthropy. Known for its bold designs and global appeal, SemSem remains a favorite among celebrities and style enthusiasts worldwide.

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Model showcases an emerald dress from SemSem’s 2024 Spring/Summer collection.

Bold, Feminine and Powerful: SemSem’s SS24 Collection

Adam&Eve (a&e) Magazine highlights the latest collection from SemSem. Founded and created by Abeer Al Otaiba, the brand features luxurious fabrics, a dynamic color palette and innovative craftsmanship. The brand’s latest collection sets a new standard for empowering women through modern fashion.

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Abeer Al Otaiba displays the white and black striped fabric of her top while seated on a couch.

Purpose-Driven Luxury Fashion: SemSem 2024

Arabian Diaries spotlights Abeer Al Otaiba, founder and creative director of SemSem, who combines her engineering precision with creative vision to design elegant, culturally inspired fashion while championing social causes.

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Gold metallic plissé structured top with matching gold sunray plissé maxi skirt, SemSem’s Autumn/Winter 2024 Collection.

SemSem AW24: Abeer Al Otaiba Honors Egyptian Culture

ELLE Egypt highlights the rollout of SemSem’s 2024 Autumn/Winter collection and Abeer Al Otaiba’s vision and mission to create fashion that inspires women to embrace their uniqueness. The collection channels the essence of the divine feminine, weaving elements of Egyptian mythology into contemporary, luxurious designs.

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One-shoulder draped plissé lamé maxi dress by SemSem, 2024.

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.

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Photo by Andres de Lara, Vlada Roslyakova in SemSem’s Spring Summer 2024 collection.

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.

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Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba and her SemSem fashion line support causes and stage events to benefit women and children in need.

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

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