The Emir's Generosity

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Sheif Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, emir of Qatar, is one of the world's richest men, spending his time tending the oil wells in his Persian Gulf emirate. In 2005, television reports of the suffering caused by Hurrican Katrina pierced his heart and caused him to open his checkbook. Sheik Hamad gave $100 million to the Gulf Coast and this week visited New Orleans to see how his money has been spent. "We are part of this society and it is good for everyone to help out. I really felt sorry for the people,"the emir said. Certainly, donating to needy poor people on the U.S. Gulf Coast holds no special political advantage for Qatar. His was an act of kindness that deserves to be celeb*****. What a wonderful gesture - I have never heard of another country who has ever contributed aid to the United States after a major catastrophe!!

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Good story!