Saudi Shoura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected unopposed as president of the Arab Parliament on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The election took place during a procedural session held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo.
In his acceptance speech, Al-Otaibi said his election reflected Saudi Arabia's standing in the Arab world and its commitment to supporting joint Arab action and regional solidarity. He thanked King Salman and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.