Laham kabsa — Mexican ambassador’s favorite Saudi dish

Q & A with Mexican ambassador:

Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia you like the most?
Stability and security.
Can you tell us about your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word?
Salam Alaikum.
Which book is on your bedside these days?
The latest issue of “The Economist” magazine.
Which is your favorite holiday destination?
My own country, Mexico.
What is your dream country that you would like to be posted after leaving Saudi Arabia?
No particular one.
Which country’s people have you found most friendly?
No particular one. In every country, there are friendly people, and a lot depends on one’s attitude.
How do you react to or deal with anger?
Take a break and avoid reacting impulsively.
What is your source of strength during tough times?
Practicing sports. In particular, swimming.
What was your first impression about the Kingdom?
Positive. An interesting combination of modernity and traditionalism.
Which Saudi city fascinated you the most?
I like Riyadh.
Your favorite Saudi dish.
Laham kabsa.
What is the one thing about Kingdom that you will always remember?
The impressive evolution that I have seen ever since I arrived here.
If you were given only one option between Facebook and Twitter, what would you prefer?
Facebook.
If you were not a diplomat, what would you be?
That is too hypothetical a question.
— How do you keep yourself fit?
Taking care of what I eat and practicing sports regularly.
— Your favorite restaurant?
No particular one.
— Your favorite football club?
European football clubs.
— Your favorite actor/actress?
Mexican actor George Lopez and the late actress Dolores del Rio.
— What is your favorite weekend activity?
Walking, swimming, reading, writing e-mails to family and friends.