Saudi Shura Council member Saad bin Sulaib Al-Otaibi has been elected Speaker of the Arab Parliament by acclamation in Cairo, pledging to strengthen joint Arab action and improve parliamentary performance.

Cairo | BETH – October 24, 2026

Saudi Shura Council member Saad bin Sulaib Al-Otaibi was elected Speaker of the Arab Parliament by acclamation during a procedural session held on Saturday at the headquarters of the Arab League's General Secretariat in Cairo to elect the Parliament's Speaker and Bureau.

In his remarks following the election, Al-Otaibi expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for their support and empowerment of Saudi professionals. He said his election reflected Saudi Arabia's standing and its role in promoting Arab cooperation and solidarity.

He also acknowledged the support of Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh and the confidence placed in him by members of the Arab Parliament.

Al-Otaibi emphasized that the next phase requires transforming Arab parliamentary ambitions into actionable programs and initiatives through improved institutional performance, greater efficiency, expanded partnerships, and clear indicators for measuring results.

He stressed that joint Arab action is essential to safeguarding Arab countries' interests, strengthening their security, and coordinating their positions in response to regional and international challenges.

He called on Parliament members to work in a spirit of shared responsibility and to strengthen the institution's presence and influence in international forums.

Al-Otaibi's election presents the Arab Parliament's new leadership with the challenge of translating Arab political consensus into more effective institutional action amid continuing regional challenges.