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

The presence of the Two

Holy Mosques in Makkah

and Madinah.

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

Shukran.

*Which book is by your bedside these days?

There are a couple of books

on public diplomacy.

*Your favorite holiday destination?

South of France.

*The dream city/country that you would like to be posted after Saudi Arabia?

France.

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

I have been able to meet only

the best people wherever I

served.

*How do you react to or deal with anger?

By drinking a glass of water.

*What is your source of strength during tough times?

My faith.

*What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

A country ruled by

a lovable king.

*Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?

Madinah.

*Your favorite Saudi dish?

Kabsa.

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

Fast traffic.

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

Facebook.

*If you were not a diplomat, what would you be?

A lawyer.

*Your favorite football club?

Barcelona & Paris Saint-

Germain.

*Your favorite actor and actress?

George Clooney and

Meryl Streep.

*Your favorite weekend

activity?

To help out my wife in house

hold chores, if she permits.