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

The holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.

• What is your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?

MashaAllah.

• Which book is by your bedside these days?

The Holy Qur’an.

• Your favorite holiday destination?

Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia.

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

Anywhere in Latin America; Chile, in particular.

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

Saudi Arabia.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?

I try to calm myself down through patience and remembrance of Allah.

• What is your source of strength during tough times?

Spiritual strength and guidance from Allah.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

The calm and stress-free life, and friendly people.

• Your favorite Saudi dish?

Lamb Mandi.

• The thing about the Kingdom that you will always remember?

Re-tracing the footsteps of our beloved Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.

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

Facebook.

• Had you not become a diplomat, what would you be?

A bank officer.

• Is hiding truth acceptable in diplomacy?

Not always, but to a certain extent during negotiations.

• How do you keep yourself fit?

Through healthy food, by playing badminton once a week, and working out.

• Your favorite restaurant?

D’Saji Malaysian Restaurant, Jeddah.

• Who is your favorite actor/actress?

I am away from films.

• What is your favorite weekend activity?

Accompanying my wife and three daughters to shopping.