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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.
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.
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.
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.
Egypt plans new life for Mogamaa, Tahrir’s crumbling bureaucratic monolith
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt and the Ministry of Planning signed a contract with a consortium of three international companies including Al Otaiba Investments to renovate the historic Mogamaa.
Philanthropy in fashion: the Middle East designers embracing the concept
Abeer Al Otaiba is spotlighted among three regional designers who have embraced the world of philanthropic fashion.
Abeer Al Otaiba: 40 Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands 2021
Forbes Middle East featured Abeer Al Otaiba in its exclusive list of the top 40 Women Behind Middle East Brands for 2021.
Muslim consumers want luxury. They just can’t find it
SemSem’s Ramadan collection helps to bring luxury fashion to women in the West.
Katy Perry has been seen wearing one of our favourite Middle Eastern designers
Katy Perry took to Instagram to share a photo of herself wearing SemSem’s stunning pleated lamé gown in gold.
SemSem makes a strong statement closing out Arab Fashion Week
SemSem’s Spring 2021 collection closed out Arab Fashion Week and paid tribute to the unwavering strength of women.
Regional designers unveil latest lines at Arab Fashion Week
Abeer Al Otaiba virtually revealed SemSem’s Spring 2021 collection at the 12th edition of Arab Fashion Week.
6 Arab designers taking part in Arab Fashion week
Abeer Al Otaiba was one of six Arab designers to virtually showcase her latest fashion collection at Arab Fashion Week.
Ramadan collections to shop now
Check out the latest fashions to wear during Ramadan, including a pearlized pleated kaftan designed by Abeer Al Otaiba for SemSem.