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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.
![Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba and her SemSem fashion line support causes and stage events to benefit women and children in need.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/abeer-al-otaiba-semsem-palm-beach-philanthropy.jpeg)
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
![Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba, founder of luxury fashion house SemSem](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Copy-of-240A5634-1187x1536.jpg)
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 JDEED Magazine](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Abeer-JDEED-Magazine-scaled-e1700202508358-768x519.jpeg)
JDEED Magazine: A chat with SemSem’s founder Abeer Al Otaiba
In an interview with JDEED Magazine, Abeer Al Otaiba — founder of the luxury fashion line SemSem — talks about her journey to creating the brand, its identity and how SemSem has evolved while always prioritizing helping women feel confident, strong and beautiful.
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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.
![Interview With Abeer Al-Otaiba Of The Luxury Fashion Brand SemSem](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Abeer-Al-Otaiba-SemSem-768x532.jpeg)
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.
![Redevelopment of the Mogamma el Tahrir Complex by Al Otaiba Investments and other investors.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/YAOA_news_featured_images_2.jpg)
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’s Mogamaa renovation plan with Al Otaiba Investments and three international companies.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/YAOA_news_featured_images_1.jpg)
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.
![Philanthropic fashion luxury white gown designed by Abeer Al Otaiba of SemSem.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_16.jpg)
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 featured in Forbes for her success with Middle East fashion brand SemSem.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_19.jpg)
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.
![Luxury fashion from Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba’s SemSem Ramadan collection.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_17.jpg)
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 dressed in a stunning SemSem gold pleated lamé gown by Abeer Al Otaiba.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_18.jpg)
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’s Spring 2021 collection.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_13.jpg)
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.
![Luxury gold gown from Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba’s SemSem Spring 2021 collection.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_12.jpg)
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.
![Luxury blue gown by Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba of SemSem.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_1.jpg)
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.