Word Food Program chief, David Beasley appleauded the generosity of UAE leader

Your wealth is measured by the amount of people you help not by your valuables.

Touching as David Beasley the president of the World Food Program praises the generosity of  Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed of #UAE

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