• Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia do you like the most?

Saudi Arabia is full of welcoming and highly interesting people.

• Can you tell us about your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?

Alhamdulillah.

• Which book is sitting by your bedside these days?

A book about Syria before the war by German journalist Kristin Helberg and another one on Sarajevo in 1914 by Austrian author Erich Pello.

• Which is your favorite holiday destination?

Austria. During shorter breaks, we try to see as much of the Kingdom as possible.

• What is the dream country that you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?

I very much look forward to my years ahead in Saudi Arabia.

• Which country’s people have you found to be most friendly?

Saudi Arabia and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?

Diplomacy teaches you measured and proportionate response to any situation. I remain calm when others get excited.

• What is your source of strength during tough times?

My family.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

Saudi Arabia is much more diverse, modern and rich than many outsiders might think.

• Which Saudi city fascinated you most?

Riyadh and Taif.

• Your favorite Saudi dish.

Saudi coffee with dates. It is both a ritual and a culinary pleasure.

• What is the one thing about the Kingdom that you will always remember?

That is too early to say because I am still collecting images and impressions.

• If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would that be?

Twitter.

• If you were not a diplomat, what would you be?

Who knows? I always found many things interesting.

• How do you keep yourself fit?

Through regular exercise and balanced nutrition.

• Your favorite restaurant?

Baalbek Restaurant on Arouba Street in Riyadh.

• Which football club is your favorite?

Red Bull Salzburg.

• Your favorite actor/actress?

Robert de Niro.

• Your favorite weekend activity?

Spending time with family and friends and exploring Saudi Arabia.