Saudi candidate Saad Al-Otaibi elected Arab Parliament president unopposed

Saudi Shura Council member Saad bin Sulaib Al-Otaibi was elected Arab Parliament president unopposed at a session in Cairo.

The Arab Parliament is a regional body whose members represent Arab countries.

The election took place at the Arab League headquarters during a session to choose the parliament’s president and bureau.

Al-Otaibi said he wanted to make the body’s work more effective through clear plans, initiatives and measures of progress.

He said the Palestinian cause would remain a top priority, including support for Palestinians’ right to an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

He called for stronger cooperation among Arab countries to address shared challenges and protect their interests.

He urged members to work together, but no further steps or timetable were specified.