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8/4/25, 2:03 PM MAKE And Khalifa Fund Launch The 5Th Cohort Of Athath Fellowship 2025 To Empower The New Generation
experts. The programme also covers growth strategies and the essentials of setting up a business legally in the UAE 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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