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

Hospitality.

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

InshaAllah.

• Which book is by your bedside these days?

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.

• Your favorite holiday destination?

India.

• What is the dream city/country that you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?

Kenya.

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

Sri Lanka.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?

Balanced approach.

• What is your source of strength during tough times?

Patience.

• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?

Jeddah.

• Your favorite Saudi dish?

Umm Ali.

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

The announcement of amnesty for undocumented expatriates.

• 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?

Lawyer.

• How do you keep yourself fit?

Balanced diet, good thinking and sound sleep.

• Your favorite restaurant?

None.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

Marvelous.

• Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?

I don’t think so.