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

Hospitality, culture and natural beauty.

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

Insha’Allah.

* Which book is by your bedside these days?

A History of the Middle East. By Peter Mansfield.

* What is your favorite holiday destination?

Punta del Este in Uruguay.

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

Another Asian country.

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

The Saudis.

* How do you react to or deal with anger?

Time conquers all. The passing of time makes wonders.

* What is your source of strength during tough times?

Inner resources.

* What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

A sense of originality and uniqueness.

* Which Saudi city fascinated you most?

Najran.

* Your favorite Saudi dish?

Harra Fish.

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

Its people.

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

Twitter.

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

A historian, an economist, a writer, or a farmer.

* Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?

Not hiding, but being economical with it is acceptable.

* How do you keep yourself fit?

Through exercise.

* Your favorite restaurant?

Rossopomodoro.

* Your favorite football club?

Club National from Montevideo, Uruguay.

* Your favorite actor/actress?

Ralph Fiennes.

* Your favorite weekend activity?

Reading books and watching Horse racing and movies.