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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.
![Luxury red gown designed by Abeer Al Otaiba for SemSem.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_2.jpg)
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.
![Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba of SemSem.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_3.jpg)
How I got my job as…Founder of Middle Eastern Brand SemSem, Abeer Al Otaiba
Emirates Woman Interviewed Abeer Al Oltaiba to learn more about her early life and journey to launching SemSem.
![A preview of the Otaiba home designed by LA interior designer, Joan Behnk.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_21.jpg)
Inside The Home Of Yousef And Abeer Al Otaiba
Get an inside look at Yousef and Abeer Al Otaiba’s home, designed by Los Angeles-based interior designer Joan Behnke.
![Gold luxury gown from Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba’s SemSem Resort 2020 Collection on Net-A-Porter.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_4.jpg)
This Middle Eastern Brand Just Launched Exclusive Designs on Net-a-Porter
SemSem launches several exclusive styles from the Resort 2020 Collection on Net-A-Porter.
![Bianca Jagger-inspired silver luxury jumpsuit by Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba of SemSem.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_15.jpg)
SemSem Channels 70’s Glam in the Latest Collection Inspired by a True Fashion Icon
Explore Abeer Al Otaiba’s Resort 2020 collection, inspired by Bianca Jagger.
![Black fringed luxury top from Abeer Al Otaiba’s SemSem Resort 2020 collection.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_6.jpg)
Inspired by Bianca Jagger, SemSem is celebrating powerful women
Abeer Al Otaiba seeks to empower women worldwide through SemSem’s Resort 2020 collection.
![Abeer Al Otaiba giving back to the community during Ramadan.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Abeer-Al-Otaiba-.jpeg)
Why is Ramadan a Month of Giving and Reflecting
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia Interviewed Abeer Al Otaiba on how she gives back to her community during Ramadan.
![Philanthropist and SemSem founder, Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_9.jpg)
Philanthropist Abeer Al Otaiba On Launching Her Charitable Fashion Line
Learn how Abeer Al Otaiba’s long-time dedication to philanthropy led to the founding of SemSem.
![Abeer Al Otaiba celebrating SemSem’s Spring 2019 collection.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_10.jpg)
SemSem Celebrates Spring-Summer 2019 in Abu Dhabi
Abeer Al Oltaiba hosts a presentation and dinner to celebrate SemSem’s Spring 2019 collection at the Abu Dhabi Edition hotel.
![Abeer Al Otaiba in a blue SemSem luxury outfit at her embassy estate.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_11.jpg)
Washington Confidential: SemSem’s Abeer Al Otaiba Opens the Doors to Her Embassy Estate
Vogue interviewed Abeer Al Otaiba to get an inside look at her embassy estate.
![Bold and red luxury outfit designed by Abeer Al Otaiba for her SemSem Ramadan Collection.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/YAOA_news_featured_image_7.jpg)
SemSem’s Ramadan Line Has a Charitable Twist
Learn about SemSem’s bold and red-based Ramadan collection, which donates to causes supported by the Dubai Cares Charity.
![Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba, creator of luxury fashion brand SemSem.](https://abeeralotaiba.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/abeerbyherself1-e1711997320377.jpg)
The SemSem Touch
Egypt Today sat down with Alexandria-born Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba to discuss her luxury fashion house, SemSem, her inspiration from her Middle Eastern upbringing and her commitment to bridging fashion and philanthropy.