Our dna

DRT is about scientific approach

Science and technology, particularly Big Data and AI/machine learning, are critical at DRT. They will inevitably influence the future of the whole investing sector, and we are proud to be the forerunners of such a business approach.

Continuous data growth

Big data allows financial institutions to gather, integrate, and analyze all data by combining digital and physical channel interactions.¹

Fraud detection and security

Big data expands the capabilities of today's analytical infrastructure. It is beneficial to do analysis on the entire range of data available, rather than just a fraction of it.

Customer insight and marketing analytics

Big data technologies enable banks to collect and combine transactional and unstructured data while emphasizing customer-centricity in their dealing efforts.

1 (Big data investments in knowledge and non-knowledge intensive firms: what the market tells us, Tingting Zhang, William Wang, David J. Pauleen, Journal of Knowledge Management, May 2017).

Here are the four key aspects of scientific approach to investments.

Educate

Focus on knoweledge gathering and market observation

Explore

Develop strategy and roadmap as per bussiness needs

Engage

Pilot big data initiatives and validate requirements

Execute

Deploy 2/more big data initiatives and continue advanced analytics application

Investment decision = Information (data) + Interpretation

Machine learning is another DRT pillar. ML, a kind of artificial intelligence, allows advanced algorithms to evaluate enormous data sets to generate predictions based on predefined goals. Instead of exactly following human-coded instructions, these algorithms self-adjust via trial and error to create increasingly accurate prescriptions as more data is received.

The huge potential of AI and Machine Learning in investing strategies is in allowing far higher volumes and types of data to be used to guide investment choices, as well as potentially enhancing the interpretation of that data into investment evaluations.¹

Early adopters are making considerable investments, and new product categories are emerging to promote alternate data sources, tools, and skill in analyzing it utilizing formerly innovative Machine Learning approaches.²

1 (Gu, Shihao, Bryan T. Kelly, and Dacheng Xiu. 2020. “Empirical Asset Pricing via Machine Learning.” The Review of Financial Studies 33 (5): 2223–2273).
2 (Mullainathan, Sendhil and Jann Spiess. 2017. “Machine Learning: An Applied Econometric Approach.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 31 (2): 87–106).

DRT’s think tank

Hamid Dawoud

Head of DRT Research Center

PhD in Mathematics at United Arab Emirates University, Dubai
Author of multiple scientific papers on the topic of fractals, quasi-hyperbolic approximations and Behavioral economics.

Robert Davis

Computational Scientist

PhD in Physics in University of Nottingham, UK
Responsible for calibrating the data to a usable form for an effective analysis, as well as creating artificial data through computer models and simulations.

James Dines

Junior staff scientist

Graduate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
After studying Nuclear Science and Engineering, James now focuses on Big Data Architecture and AI methods in investing.

Science in action

We support and participate in a variety of events all across the world. You may find us at:

Feb 22

International Conference on Science Technology and Management 2022

Bangkok, Thailand

Jun 13

World 13 Conference on Applied Science Engineering and Technology 2022

Dubai, UAE

Sep 16

Fintech World Forum 2021

London, UK

Nov 15

Innovative Finance Expo （Dubai Investment Summit 2022)

Dubai, UAE

This is how it works.

Why UAE

Economic security

According to the Global Competitiveness Report, the UAE is the 25th most competitive economy in the world, leading the MENA region, and works to improve this ranking by diversifying its national revenue.

Business convenience

The UAE offers an advantageous business climate. The UAE has an advantage over other nations due to its excellent infrastructure, professional competence, and tailored services.

A variety of commercial properties

The UAE allows one to do business anywhere in the country. Location options include free zones, industrial zones, and commercial structures.

Able skill and labor

The UAE's talent and labor force are among the best in the world. Its multi-cultural workforce boosts productivity and creativity.

Stability in politics

The UAE enjoys long-term political stability and an open diplomatic policy across the world.

Social security

The United Arab Emirates is a secure destination to live and invest. The UAE is built on tolerance and respect for other cultures. In addition to this, the UAE is placed first in the Arab area in the World Happiness Report 2020's general index.

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