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

Digital advancement.

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

Maafi mushkila.

• Which book is by your bedside these days?

I read stuff on my laptop.

• Your favorite holiday destination?

Makkah and Madinah.

• Your dream country where you would like to be posted after Saudi Arabia?

Denmark.

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

Denmark.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?

I try to keep my cool.

• What is your source of strength during tough times?

My family, especially my wife.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

Excellent road network.

• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?

Makkah.

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

The beauty of Makkah.

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

None.

• If you had not become a diplomat, what would you be?

Sports journalist.

• Is hiding truth acceptable in diplomacy?

I don’t like hiding truth.

• How do you keep yourself fit?

By working hard.

• Your favorite restaurant?

None.

• Your favorite football club?

Barcelona.

• What is your favorite weekend activity?

Cleaning and dusting my home.