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8/4/25, 11:50 AM MAKE and Khalifa Fund launch the 5th Cohort of Athath Fellowship 2025 to empower the new generation - Middle East Business N…
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.
About Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development:
The Khalifa Fund is an independent, non-profit organisation affiliated with the Abu Dhabi
Government. Its mission is to nurture a culture of entrepreneurship, promote innovation, and
support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UAE through a balanced
ecosystem.
Founded in 2007, the Fund was established to align with the vision of the late Sheikh Khalifa
bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
About MAKE:
MAKE is a part workshop, lab, studio, and garage, with a diverse range of offerings focused on
building creative skills and process learning in making, design, engineering, and art, supported
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