Ethical Dilemmas in the UAE Oil & Gas Procurement: A Descriptive View

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source of Publication

2026 17th Student Research Conference on Applied Computing Src 2026

Publication Date

4-22-2026

Abstract

The Oil & Gas industry operates in a high-risk procurement landscape defined by global supply networks, substantial financial exposure, and strong demand for ethical accountability. This study examines the dynamics of ethical decision-making in the UAE's Oil & Gas sector, with particular focus on professionals from ADNOC and NPCC. Drawing on a quantitative survey of 85 participants, the research evaluates how personal faith, organizational culture, and gender influence procurement behavior. The findings reveal that religion plays a significant role in shaping ethical judgments, especially among female respondents. Despite 69.4% of employees reporting that codes of conduct are clearly communicated, more than half indicate experiencing organizational pressure to compromise ethical standards to achieve business objectives. Furthermore, nearly three-quarters of respondents stress cognitive dissonance between their professional responsibilities and personal values. The study also assesses the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reducing human bias and enhancing fraud detection, while warning of the risks of "moral outsourcing"and of algorithmic bias embedded in training data.

ISBN

[9798319510167]

Publisher

IEEE

Disciplines

Business | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, Decision-Making, Ethical Dilemma, Procurement Ethics, UAE Oil & Gas Industry

Scopus ID

105043084127

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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