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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 - Abu Dhabi Blog
the mindset to entrepreneurial thinking, to mastering the Business Model Canvas, operational
planning, pricing, branding, and digital marketing, each session offers practical insights led by industry

experts. The programme also covers growth strategies and the essentials of setting up a business

legally in the UAE.This year’s edition is supported by Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, whose
mission aligns with the fellowship’s goal of empowering emerging entrepreneurs and building a

dynamic, innovation-driven ecosystem. This edition will bring together a new generation of talents
committed to shaping the regional dialogue on aesthetics, functionality, and innovation in modern

furniture design. Khalifa Fund’s support also emphasises the fellowship’s commitment to nurturing
local talent and fostering commercially sustainable design practices in the UAE.

Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said:

“We are proud to support Athath Fellowship 2025 as part of our commitment to fostering
entrepreneurial talent in the creative industries. This programme not only empowers young designers

with the tools and knowledge to thrive, but also aligns with our broader vision of enabling sustainable,

design-led enterprises that contribute to enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for
knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.

Talal AlAnsari, General Manager of MAKE, added: “This version of the programme, developed in

partnership with Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, is rooted in cultural relevance, functional
design, and commercial appeal, focusing on creating furniture 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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