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

A visit to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.

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

Hayakumullah.

• Which book is by your bedside these days?

The "Great War for Civilization" by Robert Fisk.

• Your favorite holiday destination?

In Saudi Arabia, Durrat Al-Arous. In South Africa, Cape Town.

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

Any of the BRICS countries. South Africa is part of the group.

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

Africans and Arabs.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?

In a measured and calm way.

• What is your source of strength during tough times?

Belief.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

The fulcrum of the Islamic world.

• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?

Makkah.

• Your favorite Saudi dish?

Ruz Madini.

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

The hospitality and generosity of the Saudis.

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

Twitter.

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

Pilot.

• Your favorite restaurant?

The Butcher Shop and Grill in Al-Rowdah Street, Jeddah.

• Your favorite football club?

I am a rugby person!

• Your favorite actor/actress?

Jason Statham.

• Your favorite weekend activity?

Watching rugby.