The Georgetown Dish has reported on the launch event in Washington - describing it as "impressive". (Wednesday November 28th 2012).
The article said: "Egyptian mega-investor Shafik Gabr hosted an impressive forum/reception at the Mellon Auditorium Tuesday to advance his hopes of creating a better dialogue between the Arab world and the West through art and face-to-face conversations. His fabulous collection of Orientalist art masterpieces was the visual draw to get people together in person – not just communicating via smartphones and the internet".