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

Modernity.

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

Assalam-o-Alaikum.

• Your favorite holiday destination?

My hometown, Samarqand, the tourist capital of Uzbekistan.

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

As of now, I am fully committed to my mission in Saudi Arabia.

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

I have been to many countries, met wonderful people everywhere. Saudis are simply

amazing.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?

By keeping calm.

• What is your source of strength during tough times?

Patience and belief in Allah and support of my family.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

It is a great country, the cradle of Islam.

• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?

Makkah.

• Your favorite Saudi dish?

Kabsa.

• The thing about Kingdom that you will always remember?

The generosity and hospitality of the Saudi people.

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

I neither use Facebook nor Twitter.

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

Physician.

• How do you keep yourself fit?

By jogging and swimming.

• Your favorite restaurant?

Any place with good food and good ambience.

• Your favorite football club?

Real Madrid.

• Who is your favorite actor/actress?

My grandchildren.

• Your favorite weekend activity?

Outing with my family and reading.