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8/4/25, 11:52 AM MAKE and Khalifa Fund launch the 5th Cohort of Athath Fellowship 2025 to empower the new generation - Middle East News 247

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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