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A collection of articles from East-West ChitChat, a project created by 2017 Gabr Fellows Michael Matthiesen and Abdelrahman Amr.

In the latest Egyptian Streets article, Abdelrahman Amr and Michael Matthiesen explore U.S President Trump’s latest steps taken in regards to the Palestine-Israel conflict.

6th November 2018 Fabrice Guerrier, a 2018 Gabr Fellow, recently published "Egypt in a Cup of Tea," a meditative exploration of self-discovery. Inspired and written during his travels to Egypt, Haitian-American writer Fabrice Guerrier releases his debut collection of poetry. The book is divided into three chapters, and each chapter serves…

In this Orlando Sentinel Opinions piece, Abdelrahman Amr and Michael Matthiesen consider what the West might learn from Egypt's approach to the refugee crisis.

In this latest Egypt Streets article, Abdelrahman Amr and Michael Matthiesen explore U.S President Trump’s relationship with Middle Eastern nations.

Abdelrahman Amr and Michael Matthiesen explore the variation in media coverage, between Egypt and the United States, of the 25th January revolution. 

In this Egyptian Streets article, Menna A. Farouk explores 'East-West: The Art of Dialogue'.

In the latest part of East West Chitchat, Abdelrahman Amr and Michael Matthiesen discuss how Egypt will be affected if the United States cuts foreign aid.

In this latest Egyptian Streets article, Abdelrahman Amr and Michael Matthiesen explore street art experiences in Egypt and the United States.

In this Curias blog, Amr Seda and Michael Matthiesen respond to Trump's announcement of the US Embassy move to Jerusalem.

In this first Egyptian Streets article, Abdelrahman Amr and Michael Matthiesen explore personal experiences of Egyptian history.

Abdelrahman Amr reflects on his experiences of the occupation of Tahrir Square and the subsequent Egyptian Revolution of 2011. 

Dr Sasha Toperich writes about the strengthening relationship between Egypt and the United States and mentions the work carried out by the Shafik Gabr Foundation.

Mr Abdel Latif El Menawy writes about why he supports the East-West: The Art of Dialogue initiative.

The East-West: The Art of Dialogue Initiative was highlighted in a recent Huffington Post article, praising Chairman Gabr and the Foundation for bridge-building between The United States and Egypt.

3 Day Startup has published an article on Alexis Taylor’s Experience as a 2016 Gabr Fellow.

Report about 2016 Gabr fellowship , in the Elkeraza Newsletter.

The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce has issued the following press release article about their executive management team meeting with this year's Gabr Fellows.

Under the heading “Successful Businessman and Cultural Bridge Builder”, Elan have published a webisode about Mr Shafik Gabr.

Basma El Baz, 2015 Gabr Fellow, has written a blog for the Huffington Post comparing UK "Bregret" and Egypt's June 30 Revolution.

The Drew University website has written about the award given to Mr Shafik Gabr by the University’s Center on Religion, Culture and Conflict (CRCC).

The Mount Saint Vincent website has an article about the dinner at which M. Shafik Gabr was honored for his work on the East West initiative.

An article in the College of Mount Saint Vincent website has announced that the college will honor M. Shafik Gabr at its annual dinner in May.

An article by Roberto C. Hernandez on Gabr Fellow Jeremiah Bowden.

Eve Khan's article on Orientalist Art for The New York Times comments on Shafik Gabr's collection.

United States Congressmen Jim Moran and Eliot Engel discuss East West issues.

Leslie Bull for Yale University News reports on the recent visit by the Gabr Fellows.

BOND magazine, a high-end business and style publication, interviews Shafik Gabr to discuss the East:West initiative.

Robert Irwin for The Times Literary Supplement reviews Shafik Gabr's book, 'Masterpieces of Orientalist Art.'

Bill Turque for the Washington Post discusses Shafik Gabr's art collection and the inspiration behind his East:West exchange initiative.

The Art Collector, a digital and print resource for art collectors, publishes an interview with Shafik Gabr.

HALI Magazine, which specialises in news about Islamic art, discusses Shafik Gabr's "Masterpieces of Orientalist Art".

The visual culture publishing forum Ibraaz reports on the "timely" emergence of Shafik Gabr's East-West initiative.

B-Beyond, a print publication that documents the work of leading philanthropists and art collectors, meets Shafik Gabr for an interview.

The Middle East Magazine reports on East West: The Art of Dialogue.

Adam Levant interviews Shafik Gabr about his art collection and the East West initiatve.

Adam Levant reports on the initiative and the London launch event.

Manhattan based blog "Cool New York" reports on the Park Avenue symposium and evening reception at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artlyst, the London art network website, reports on the London launch of East-West: The Art of Dialogue.

The Gulf Art Guide comments on the London launch event and how Shafik Gabr's initiative will inspire "relationships across cultures".

Flint Public Relations, a cultural communication agency, reports on the London Launch Event.

رجل أعمال مصري يتبنى مبادرة لتبادل الخبرات بين الشباب المصري والأميركي

The Georgetown Dish has reported on the launch event in Washington - describing it as "impressive". (Wednesday November 28th 2012).

The Huffington Post's Culture UK Site featured a review of the London launch event and the "unbelievably beautiful" selection of Shafik Gabr's art collection that was on display.

The British newspaper, the Telegraph, had the headline: “Blair says 'cultural dialogue' can build bridges with the Middle East”.

مليونير مصري يطلق في واشنطن حوارًا بين الشرق والغرب

The British Independent newspaper profiled Mr Shafik Gabr and reported on his East West initiative - in an article dated 15th November 2012.

The East-West: The Art of Dialogue initiative has been featured in an article in the Washington Times.

The Shafik Gabr collection of Orientalist traveler paintings is featured in the September/October edition of the Fine Art Connoisseur magazine.

The New York Times has reported on the East-West: The Art of Dialogue initiative – describing how the Shafik Gabr Foundation is launching a “global cultural exchange project”.

حب الفن يدفع مليونيرا مصريا لوضع خطة للحوار بين الشرق والغرب شفيق جبر الشغوف بالتصوير ورسومات الاستشراق يطلق مبادرة للتبادل الثقافي بين عدد من العواصم العالمية

The online news organisation Mint Press News has carried an exclusive interview with Shafik Gabr about his East West initiative.

The influential Arts & Antiques magazine has carried an article about how Shafik Gabr believes that Orientalist paintings can further understanding between the West and the Arab world.