Abeer Al-Shami (Arabic: عبير الشامي; born c. 1994) is an Egyptian blogger and social media influencer. She gained prominence through her content on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, focusing on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and personal experiences. Her work attracted a significant following in the Arab world before legal controversies overshadowed her online presence.
Early Life and Career
Details about Al-Shami’s early life remain sparse. She is believed to have been born in Egypt around 1994, making her approximately 30 years old during her high-profile legal case in 2024. She emerged as a digital content creator, specializing in topics such as makeup tutorials, style advice, and daily life insights. Active on Instagram under the handle abeershamy and on Facebook, she built a audience by sharing reviews, tips, and relatable stories. Her approachable style resonated with followers interested in beauty and self-care.
Personal Life
Al-Shami married a businessman whose work often required travel abroad. The couple resided in a villa in 6th of October City, Giza Governorate. Their relationship became public fodder amid allegations of infidelity and family disputes.
Legal Controversies
In May 2024, Al-Shami’s husband filed a police report accusing her of adultery during his absences overseas. He claimed to have discovered the alleged affair via home surveillance cameras, which captured a man visiting the villa. The case, numbered 4164 for 2024 at the First October Misdemeanor Court, led to her arrest in August 2024. She was initially sentenced to one year in prison.
Al-Shami countered the accusations, claiming harassment by her father-in-law and a friend of her husband since his incarceration in 2021. She alleged they installed hidden cameras in her bedroom and bathroom to blackmail her after she rejected their advances. A security guard testified against her, stating he observed a man leaving the villa early mornings and that Al-Shami instructed him not to interfere.
She appealed the conviction. On September 25, 2024, the October Appeals Court deferred the hearing to October 16, 2024, for witness testimonies and released her on 30,000 Egyptian pounds bail. In a significant development, the appeals court acquitted her in 2025, overturning the initial ruling and clearing her of all charges. The decision cited procedural issues and insufficient evidence linking surveillance footage to adultery.
The case sparked widespread discussion on social media, highlighting privacy invasions, marital disputes, and women’s rights in Egypt. Al-Shami’s online activity diminished amid the proceedings.
Legacy and Influence
Post-acquittal, Al-Shami’s story underscores challenges for female influencers in conservative societies. Her content, once lighthearted, now serves as a backdrop to broader conversations on digital fame and personal vulnerabilities. As of late 2025, she maintains a low profile, with her platforms showing sporadic updates.
