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Dr. Jaros\u0142aw Kola[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/strong>
Mr. Robert So\u0142dy\u0144ski[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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DOI:<\/strong> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.65271\/HJJD6777<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article offers a comparative analysis of local content requirements (LCRs) in public procurement, drawing on the contrasting legal and institutional frameworks of the European Union and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While the EU has traditionally treated LCRs with suspicion due to the foundational principles of its internal market\u2014particularly the prohibition of discrimination based on origin\u2014recent geopolitical developments and rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union have opened new avenues for their reconsideration, especially in relation to third-country suppliers. In contrast, Saudi Arabia has embraced a robust localisation policy as a central pillar of its Vision 2030 development strategy. The study explores key regulatory instruments deployed by Saudi authorities, including the Mandatory List of National Products, price preference mechanisms, weighted evaluation algorithms, and minimum local content thresholds, all of which promote domestic industry and strategic self-sufficiency. Particular attention is given to the role of Saudi Aramco and its IKTVA programme as well as Shareek Program as an examples of corporate-led local content policy. The analysis demonstrates that, despite differing systemic premises, Saudi Arabia\u2019s approach provides a rich source of regulatory innovation and strategic insight, which could inform the EU\u2019s evolving procurement policy. The findings underscore the untapped potential for mutual learning in EU\u2013Saudi economic relations and advocate for a more open and pragmatic dialogue on integrating developmental objectives within procurement frameworks.<\/p>\n

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Key Words:<\/strong>\u00a0Local Content Requirements, Public Procurement Law, Vision 2030 (Saudi Arabia), EU Trade and Procurement Policy<\/p>\n

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[1]<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0PhD in Law, Assistant Professor at Adam Mickiewicz University in Pozna\u0144 (Poland), and a specialist in public procurement law, with a particular focus on the concept of local content. In 2023, he delivered lectures on this subject at the College of Law, Prince Sultan University in Riyadh. Recognised in prestigious global legal rankings such as Chambers Global and Legal 500. Recipient of the Rising Stars award by Wolters Kluwer Poland and Best International Future Lawyer by the Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats. Attorney-at-law registered with the Regional Chamber of Legal Advisers in Pozna\u0144 (Poland).<\/p>\n

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[2]<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0MA in Arabic Studies Philology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Pozna\u0144 (Poland) during which he spent two semesters at Istanbul University in Istanbul (T\u00fcrkiye). He is currently enrolled as a law student at the aforementioned university. His fluency in Polish, English and Arabic facilitates his research in multilingual and multicultural legal contexts. His academic interests include comparative law, with particular focus on the legal systems of Arab countries, as well as commercial and corporate law. His current research explores the intersection of local content regulations and public procurement law in Arab countries and the European Union.<\/p>\n

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