Arab Fashion Council and FAD Dubai Institute Announce AED 1.3M Scholarship Fund to Empower the Next Generation of Creatives
The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), in collaboration with FAD Dubai , the region’s fashion and luxury education institution, jointly unveil the FAD x AFC Scholarship Fund, a AED 1.3 million initiative designed to support and empower the next generation of creative talent globally.
At the core of the initiative are 100 fully funded scholarships aimed at equipping emerging creatives with the skills, industry exposure, and practical experience required to thrive within Dubai’s rapidly evolving fashion and luxury sectors.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE AFC FASHION FUND — A $500,000 PROGRAM EMPOWERING ARAB DESIGNERS
The AFC Fashion Fund is a four-season brand accelerator designed to scale one visionary designer into a globally recognized force. With a transformative two-year journey, the Fund delivers the depth, access, and strategy needed to build a sustainable, export-ready fashion brand from the region.
ARAB FASHION COUNCIL LAUNCHES $500,000 FASHION FUND TO TRANSFORM EMERGING DESIGNERS INTO GLOBAL BRANDS
The Arab Fashion Council (AFC) unveils a bold new initiative set to reshape the future of fashion in the region and beyond: the AFC Fashion Fund, a $500,000 USD biennial commitment that reimagines what it means to support emerging designers. Unlike traditional awards or cash prizes, the AFC Fashion Fund is a four-season brand-building accelerator designed to scale a visionary Ready-to-Wear (RTW) designer into a globally recognised force.