— Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?

Saudi hospitality.

— Can you tell us your favorite and off-repeated Arabic word?

Alhamdulillah.

— Which book is now on your bedside?

Alain Badion’s treatise

on Plato’s Republic.

What is your favorite holiday destination?

United States of America.

— What is your dream country where you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?

My next post will be

where God will send me.

— Which country’s people have you found most friendly?

Everywhere, there are

good and bad human beings.

— How do you react to or deal with anger?

We must learn to have self-control by constantly recalling the message of Islam: “The strong is the one who controls himself when angry.”

— What is your source of strength during tough times?

Faith in God.

— What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

A fascinating word full of mys

teries to discover.

Which Saudi city fascinated you most?

Abha. Its mild climate resebles that of Adamawa area in Cameroon.

— Your favorite Saudi dish?

Kabsa with mutton.

— The one thing about Kingdom that you will always remember.

The development of the Kingdom and its commitment to the dialogue among civilizations, religions and cultures.

— If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would you prefer?

Facebook.

— If you had not become a diplomat, what would have been your profession?

Lawyer.

— Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?

A diplomat does not lie. He

tells the truth. It is your

responsibility to find the truth

in his words.

— How do you keep yourself fit?

I go to the gym five times a week.

— Your favorite restaurant.

Mosaic restaurant at the

Riyadh Marriott

— You are a fan of which football club?

Barcelona.

— Who is your favorite actor/actress?

Denzel Washington.

— What is your favorite weekend activity?

Reading and travel.