Saudi Shura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected speaker of the Arab Parliament by acclamation. He was nominated by the Kingdom.

Shura Council Chairman Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh expressed gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for their continued support and care for the council and its members.

Al Al-Sheikh said this support had strengthened the council's work and enabled its members to contribute actively to parliamentary affairs at regional and international levels.