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8/4/25, 11:49 AM MAKE and Khalifa Fund launch the 5th Cohort of Athath Fellowship 2025 to empower the new generation
pieces that are market-ready and meaningful. It welcomes all participants with the skills and mindset to become entrepreneurs in the
world of furniture design, providing a launchpad for their careers in furniture making and design innovation. We aim to build a future
where design enhances our lives, and each piece of furniture becomes a living example of creativity and practicality.”At the
conclusion of the cohort, participants will present their completed prototypes at Dubai Design Week in November 2025. This
showcase will celebrate their creative achievements and offer invaluable exposure, connecting emerging designers directly with
decision-makers, private clients and the community of interiors, architecture, and product innovation. By backing programmes that
blend creativity with business acumen, Khalifa Fund and MAKE continue to nurture a new generation of talent, contributing to
the ‘UAE’s vision of a diversified and innovative-driven economy.

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