‘I’m fascinated by KSA’s wide open desert landscapes’

• Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?
The wide open desert landscapes.
• What is your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?
Saboor.
• Which book is by your bedside these days?
Catch-22.
• Your favorite holiday destination?
Any place where I can get some peace and quiet. It could be my own backyard.
• Your dream country where you would like to be posted after Saudi Arabia?
Somewhere in North America.
• Which country’s people have you found to be the most friendly?
In every country you will find very friendly and less friendly people.
• How do you react to or deal with anger?
I don’t get angry very easily.
• What is your source of strength during tough times?
My children and my wife.
• What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
The beautiful architecture of some of the high-rise buildings.
• Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?
Riyadh. I like driving on King Fahd Road at night.
• Your favorite Saudi dish?
Kunafa.
• The thing about the Kingdom that you will always remember?
The desert landscapes.
• If you were to be given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would that be?
LinkedIn.
• If you had not become a diplomat, what would you be?
Journalist and historian.
• How do you keep yourself fit?
I play tennis.
• Your favorite restaurant?
Spazio 77.
• Your favorite football club?
KSK Kasterlee (Belgium).
• Who is your favorite actor/actress?
The young Robert De Niro (from Taxi Driver).
• Your favorite weekend activity?
I try to get some peace and quiet, and play some tennis.