Generally, If the work was published in 1978 or later, protection rights will last for the lifetime of the author and 70 years after he passes away. In case the work was created 1977 or earlier, protection will last for 95 years after the publishing date.

If the work was published under a pseudonym, copyright protection lasts for 95 or 120 years after it was created, whichever is less. However, if the name of this anonymous author was revealed to the copyright office protection will last for 70 years after his death.

In KSA, the copyrights last for the lifetime of the author, plus 50 years after he passed away.