It Runs In The Family: Alveena And Sameera Abid

From playing dress-up to all their childhood antics, these sisters share it all

Alveena Abid, Publicist at Lotus PR and her sister Sameera Abid talk sisterhood. From partying together in Dubai, to playing dress-up with their handmade jewellery, these sisters share it all

What’s your first memory of each other?

Alveena: I remember she used to put make-up and her handmade clay jewellery on me, every single day! I have an album full of such pictures.

Sameera: Tricky question! One of my first memories of us is me putting my handmade clay jewellery on her and making her stay in one position for hours like a statue so as to not spoil my creation.



What is the craziest thing you have done together?

Alveena: We pulled an all-nighter on the streets for no reason at all.

Sameera: Partied together in Dubai.

What did you get punished for the most as a child?

Alveena: I don’t remember being punished for anything in particular because surprisingly I was a well-behaved kid.

Sameera: Being a stubborn brat and for not studying. Hated it!

If you could only wear one piece of clothing for the rest of your life, from the others closet, what would it be?

Alveena: One piece isn’t enough for me. I would rather live in her closet for the rest of my life.

Sameera: Her pj’s and top.



If you could swap places with each other, what’s the first thing you would do?

Alveena: I will eat like there’s no tomorrow.

Sameera: Have home cooked food. Khousuey!

What is the one thing you love about your sibling?

Alveena: She is not jealous of anyone.

Sameera: She’s very determined and disciplined.

If you are fighting with each other, how do you make up?

Alveena: We never do, it’s the end of the world. Just kidding! We give each other death stares for weeks and then start talking as if nothing happened.

Sameera: Start a random conversation. Probably share some gossip.



What is the one secret talent your sibling has, that you wish you did too?

Alveena: Baking banana bread to perfection!

Sameera: She’s very sociable and can make friends very easily. I just can’t.

Describe your sibling in three words:

Alveena: She is generous, kind-hearted and a risk-taker.

Sameera: Irreplaceable, compassionate and annoying.

Which fictional character is your sibling most like?

Alveena: Sleeping Beauty.

Sameera: Anna from Frozen.

How are your personalities similar?

Alveena: We are both independent and ambitious.

Sameera: We’re focused, independent and talented.

I can’t live without my brother/sister because…

Alveena: She listens to me when no one does.

Sameera: Who is going to update me on all the gossip? Just kidding, she’s my rock.