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

Locals and the expats living side by side in a respectful and peaceful manner.

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

Jameel.

* Which book is by your bedside these days?

My Arabic dictionary.

* What is your favorite holiday destination?

* The Mediterranean Coast (North, South or East).

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

An Arab country located on the Mediterranean.

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

Arabs in general, be they in Palestine, Lebanon or Saudi Arabia.

* How do you react to or deal with anger?

By doing sports!

* What is your source of strength during tough times?

My wife and my three children.

* What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

I was very positively surprised by the dynamics of Riyadh.

* Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?

Madinah.

* Your favorite Saudi dish?

Kabsa and dates.

* The thing about Kingdom that you will always remember?

The beauty and silence of the desert.

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

Facebook.

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

Journalist.

* Is hiding truth acceptable in diplomacy?

No, telling the truth in an elegant manner is part of the art of diplomacy.

* How do you keep yourself fit?

By playing volleyball on the beach, jogging in the wadi and badminton.

* Your favorite restaurant?

Najd Village (for Saudi cuisine) and Balbek (for Lebanese).

* What is your favorite football club?

SC Freiburg.

* Your favorite actor/actress?

Jean Dujardin.

* What is your favorite weekend activity?

Spending time with my family.