• Which aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?

The generosity of its people.

• Can you tell us your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?

Assalam alaikum.

• Which book is now on your bedside table?

Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

• What is your favorite holiday destination?

Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt.

• What is your “dream country” for where you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?

United Kingdom.

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

Sierra Leone.

• How do you react to or deal with anger?

Smile.

• What is your source of strength during tough times?

Family and friends.

• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?

Its “electric culture” and social vibrance.

• Which Saudi city fascinated you most?

Makkah.

• Your favorite Saudi dish?

Kabsa.

• Something about the Kingdom that you will always remember.

There are very good mosques everywhere.

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

Facebook.

• If you had not become a diplomat, what would have been your profession?

A teacher.

• Is hiding the truth acceptable in diplomacy?

Not hiding the truth, per se, but rather presenting the truth in an intelligent way to achieve the desired effect.

• How do you keep fit?

Jogging.

• Your favorite restaurant?

Al-Tuwaren Restaurant in Al-Maseef district.

• Which football club are you a fan of?

East End Lion Football Club in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

• Who is your favorite actor or actress?

Charlie Haffner.

• What is your favorite weekend activity?

Cooking.