The Impact of Supplier Innovation and Competitiveness on Local Content Compliance: The Moderating Role of Firm Size in the UAE Oil and Gas Sector

IF 4.8 Q1 BUSINESS

Business Strategy and Development Pub Date : 2025-06-16 DOI:10.1002/bsd2.70140

Mashael Al Marzooqi, Ilham Haouas, Jacob Cherian

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Abstract

This study examines the effects of supplier innovation and long-term competitiveness on local oil and gas content compliance, considering the United Arab Emirates (UAE) economic diversification and sustainability objectives and the moderating influence of firm size. Using a quantitative research design to survey 462 oil and gas suppliers in the UAE, and resource-based view (RBV) and institutional theories, we examined innovation, competitiveness, and local content requirements (LCRs) compliance. Long-term competitiveness and supplier innovation positively increase LCR compliance more optimally by larger suppliers, making firm size a key moderator. Special initiatives are necessary to support smaller suppliers, overcome resource constraints, and improve competitiveness. This study contributes to the literature by providing insights into the interplay between innovation, competitiveness, and policy compliance in emerging economies. We provide recommendations for improving supplier innovation, aiding smaller firms, and synchronizing LCR policies with sustainability objectives for policymakers and industrial stakeholders.

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供应商创新和竞争力对本地内容合规性的影响：阿联酋石油和天然气行业公司规模的调节作用

本研究考察了供应商创新和长期竞争力对当地油气含量合规的影响，考虑了阿拉伯联合酋长国（UAE）的经济多样化和可持续性目标以及公司规模的调节影响。我们采用定量研究设计对阿联酋的462家油气供应商进行了调查，并结合资源基础观点（RBV）和制度理论，考察了创新、竞争力和本地含量要求（lcr）合规性。长期竞争力和供应商创新正向提高大型供应商的LCR合规性，使企业规模成为关键调节因素。有必要采取特别措施来支持较小的供应商，克服资源限制，提高竞争力。本研究对新兴经济体中创新、竞争力和政策遵从之间的相互作用提供了深入的见解，从而对文献有所贡献。我们为决策者和行业利益相关者提供了改善供应商创新、帮助小型企业以及使LCR政策与可持续发展目标同步的建议。

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Business Strategy and Development Economics, Econometrics and Finance-Economics, Econometrics and Finance (all)

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5.80

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6.70%

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