Come November, there's increased focus and attention on the various issues faced by men – from mental health to prostate and testicular cancer.
That’s because the month is annually celebrated as Movember, a time when men are encouraged to grow a moustache (or a “mo”), to promote the causes. The initiative began in 2003 in Australia, where men were encouraged to grow their facial hair in return for sponsorship money that was donated to charities supporting prostate cancer research.
Since then, it has snowballed into a global movement that includes everything from men’s health projects to moustache patterns on cups, clothes and accessories.
With men’s health in focus right now, here’s a look at some local initiatives designed to support the cause:
Inspire Studio
Yoga and Pilates studio Inspire is hosting a Talking it Out event on Saturday at 5pm to motivate men to take action on their health. A panel of experts will be speaking at the event, including urology specialist Dr Rabih Madi, psychologist Reem Shaheen, and nutritionist Faisal Shawa, with topics ranging from prostate and testicular cancer to treatment side effects and nutrition. The 45-minute session will be followed by a Bro-Yoga class, which focuses on gentle stretching and breathing techniques. The class isn’t exclusive to men; women can also join in to support. While the event is free to attend, registration is a must.
Inspire is also running a social media contest inviting participants to showcase their stylish moustaches and tagging Inspire. There will be two winners selected for special prizes, including 10 yoga classes worth Dh1,000.
Saturday, November 6, from 5pm; Gate Avenue, the DIFC; eventbrite.com
BLK Cab Central
In celebration of Movember, BLK Cab Central will be offering guests a free bowl of doughnut balls if sporting a moustache. Those without lip foliage needn’t feel left out either, as the coffee brand – known for its moustache branding – has launched a BLK Cab Tashe filter. Guests wanting to claim their sweet treat must head to the brand’s Instagram page @blkcabcoffee and post an image of themselves trying out the look.
Throughout November; free; Wasl 51 Mall; instagram.com/blkcabcoffee
Washmen
Laundry company Washmen has partnered with Al Jalila Foundation to launch its first Movember Blue Bag initiative this year. The company will be donating a percentage from every blue wash and fold bag to the foundation. Customers can order theirs throughout the November, pack it to the brim with clothes that will be picked up and returned, washed and folded for Dh65.
Available throughout November; Dh65; Delivery throughout most of Dubai and Abu Dhabi; 04 558 8191; washmen.com
Carzaty
The second-hand car retailer has selected 25 vehicles from its range to participate in its Blue Badge initiative. For each of the cars sold this month, Carzaty will set aside Dh1,000 to be donated to Al Jalila Foundation. Participating models include Porsche, Range Rover, BMW and Toyota, and they'll be sporting a Movember badge to make it easier for customers to identify them.
Throughout November; Al Thanyah Street, Umm Al Sheif; 800 2770 9289; carzaty.com
Conrad Dubai Spa
Throughout November, the spa is offering 20 per cent off treatments every day from 11am to 3pm. Meanwhile, 10 per cent of the proceeds from its 60-minute Immune Support treatment – which includes guided breathing followed by an oil massage – will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation.
Throughout November; Conrad Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road; 04 444 7440
Grandiose Supermarket
Grandiose Supermarket has teamed up with Al Jalila Foundation to launch its first Movember campaign, raising both funds and awareness for men's health in the UAE. Throughout the month of November, all Grandiose supermarkets and hypermarkets will host a selection products that, once purchased, will contribute to Movember. The selected men’s hygiene and care items will be available across 16 stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, and feature Movember signage in blue. A percentage of profits earned from these items will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation to support research and treatments of prostate and testicular cancer.
Throughout November; Grandiose branches across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
Who was Alfred Nobel?
The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.
- In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
- Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
- Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
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Indoor cricket in a nutshell
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16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side
8 There are eight players per team
9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.
5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls
4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership
Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.
Zones
A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs
B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run
C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs
D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full
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