Al Hamriyah opens registration for 7th "PlayStation" Championship
In a related context, Mr. Issa bin Rukn, a member of the Board of Directors of Al Hamriyah Club and Chairman of the Cultural and Community Committee, confirmed that the "PlayStation" Championship comes within the initiatives through which the club targets the local community during the holy month.
Mr. bin Rukn pointed out that the championship aims to strengthen social ties between participants through a competitive experience amidst a special Ramadan atmosphere.
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