Saudi law does not recognize the concept of legal privilege (i.e., the right to withhold evidence

from an adversary or the court), largely because historically, there has not been an obligation to make disclosure in litigation. Therefore, evidence in the possession of a party, which under the rules of other jurisdictions may qualify as privileged, would be admissible in a Saudi court.

Attorney-client privilege, on the other hand, is mainly governed by the Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers, which were approved by the Minister of Justice. These rules regulate the responsibilities of lawyers towards their clients, colleagues, judicial authorities and society. They aim to bolster the legal protection of lawyers, their clients and other concerned parties, while promoting transparency and accountability in professional practices.