The Emirati official will succeed Frenchman Jean Todt following his victory over Britain's Graham Stoker.

He will also be the first non-European President of the organisation.

Todt had been President since 2009 and served the maximum of three terms.

Ben Sulayem has been President of the Emirates Motorsports Organisation since 2005 and was FIA World Motor Sport Council vice-president for the Middle East.

"I am very honoured to have been elected FIA President at the conclusion of the Annual General Assembly in Paris today," said Ben Sulayem.

"I thank all the member clubs for their esteem and trust.

"I congratulate Graham for his campaign and his engagement to the Federation.

"I wish to express my infinite gratitude in the name of the FIA and that of its members to Jean Todt for all that has been achieved over the past 12 years.

"I am committed to pursuing the important work and make motorsport and mobility take further steps forward."

The former rally driver appointed Carmelo Sanz de Barros as President of the senate, Robert Reid as Deputy President for sport and Tim Shearman as Deputy President for mobility.

Todt will remain with the organisation as an honorary President.

"A chapter has come to an end," said Todt.

"We can be collectively satisfied of our achievements in motorsport and safe and sustainable mobility over the past 12 years.

"I would like to warmly thank my team, our administration and all our member clubs for their unwavering commitment, enthusiasm and resilience.

"I congratulate Mohammed on his election as FIA President and wish him, his team, and the Federation the best of success for the years to come."