Saudi Rejects Pakistani Diplomat Whose Name doesnt translate well in Arabic

A high level Pakistani diplomat has been rejected as Ambassador of Saudi Arabia because his name, Akbar Zib, equates to “Biggest Dick” in Arabic. Saudi officials, apparently overwhelmed by the idea of the name, put their foot down and gave the idea of his being posted there, the kibosh.

Akbar Zib is no newcomer to politics, in fact you could say he’s a pretty big deal. This long-ranging high level diplomat has worked with some of the largest members of world governments, players charged with negotiating the outcome of the world’s current events.

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One Response to “Saudi Rejects Pakistani Diplomat Whose Name doesnt translate well in Arabic”
  1. Mohammad Nagaria says:

    Hahaha I read about this on Twitter… :P

    lol i gues it was a practical joke gone wrong… why dosent he just change his name :P

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