• Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?
I can hear the adhan five times a day, and people immediately stop the activities.
• Can you tell us your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?
Khalas.
• Which book is now on your bedside?
La-Tahzan.
• What is your favorite holiday destination?
Taif, it feels cooler up there while enjoying milk tea at the roadside.
• What is your dream country where you would like to be posted after KSA?
Somewhere in South East Asia.
• Which country’s people have you found most friendly?
Indonesia.
• How do you react to or deal with anger?
Take a deep breath and rethink what’s the point to be angry.
• What is your source of strength during tough times?
Remembering Allah, I feel protected.
• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
It’s a big, oil and natural resources country & most liked by Muslims for Haj, Umrah.
• Which Saudi city fascinated you most?
Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
• Your favorite Saudi dish?
Kunafa; it tastes as sweet as my childhood cake.
• The thing about the Kingdom that you will always remember?
My first Umrah with a minister visiting KSA in May 2015.
• If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would you prefer?
Facebook. it connects with my all old friends and family.
• If you had not become a diplomat, what would have been your profession?
A tourist guide. Through that profession, I would meet different types of people and cultures while enjoying beautiful and pristine nature
• Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?
Hiding the truth is the other way to tell the truth.
• How do you keep yourself fit?
Jogging after office hours.
• Your favorite restaurant?
Shamy and Johnny Rocket.
• You are a fan of which football club?
Manchester United
• Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Pierce Brosnan
• What is your favorite weekend activity?
Playing with family; I love to go to Chuck-e-Cheeses at Jeddah corniche.
‘I like activities coming to a halt after adhan’
