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  "id": 16341523,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia’s Saad Al-Otaibi elected Arab Parliament president unopposed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/saudi-arabias-saad-al-otaibi-elected-arab-parliament-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665690/saudi-arabia/saudi-shoura-council-member-saad-al-otaibi-elected-arab-parliament-president"
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  "account": "Cairo — Saudi Shoura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi secured the presidency of the Arab Parliament on Saturday, elected unopposed during a procedural session at the Arab League headquarters. The session aimed to elect the president and bureau of the institution. In his inaugural remarks, Al-Otaibi conveyed gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their ongoing support of Saudi national talent. He highlighted how his election underscored Saudi Arabia's significant regional influence and commitment to fostering unity among Arab states. Al-Otaibi also acknowledged the guidance provided by Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, crediting coordinated institutional efforts for his election. He outlined his intentions to implement a renewed vision and enhance institutional performance, emphasizing the need for concrete outcomes and measurable progress. Al-Otaibi stressed the importance of clear programs and initiatives designed to deliver tangible results, alongside increased efficiency and strengthened partnerships. He advocated for performance indicators to gauge the parliament's impact. Acknowledging the Palestinian issue as a top priority, Al-Otaibi pledged to continue advocating for the Palestinian people's right to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, aligning with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. He urged Arab Parliament members to collaborate and ensure that the upcoming period yields concrete achievements, emphasizing the institution's role in representing Arab positions and advancing regional interests.",
  "summary": "CAIRO — Saudi Shoura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected unopposed as president of the Arab Parliament on Saturday during a procedural session held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo.The session was convened to elect the president and bureau of the Arab Parliament, with Al-Otaibi securing the presidency by acclamation.In his inaugural address, Al-Otaibi expressed his gratitude to…",
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