Saudi nominee Saad Al-Otaibi elected Arab Parliament president unopposed

Saudi Arabia’s nominee and Shoura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected unopposed as president of the Arab Parliament during a procedural session held today at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo to elect the parliament’s president and bureau.

In his remarks following the election, Al-Otaibi expressed his gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the prime minister, for their support and empowerment of national talent.

Al-Otaibi noted that his election reflects Saudi Arabia’s prominent standing and influential role in supporting joint Arab action and strengthening cooperation and solidarity among Arab states.

He also thanked Shoura Council Chairman Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh for his guidance and support, as well as the heads of Arab councils and parliaments and parliament members for their backing and contributions.

Al-Otaibi stressed that the coming phase requires a renewed vision and more effective institutional work, with a focus on improving performance, raising efficiency, and enhancing partnerships to reinforce the Arab Parliament’s presence in regional and international forums.

He affirmed that the Palestinian cause will remain a top priority for the Arab Parliament, with continued advocacy for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people in line with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Al-Otaibi called on Arab Parliament members to work in a spirit of cooperation and unity, aiming to make the next phase one of achievement and progress, and to strengthen the parliament’s role as a unified voice for Arab positions and a defender of their causes.