Doha: Al Meera and Mannai Corporation QSC announced yesterday increases in first half profits of 2013. Al Meera recorded a profit of QR57.5m in the first six months of 2013, compared to QR46.8m in the same period of 2012. Earnings per share were QR3.16 in the first half of 2013, compared to QR3.98 to the same period of 2012. Al Mannai corporation announced a net profit of QR194m, compared to QR168.6m during the same period of 2012. Earnings per share were QR 4.25, compared to QR4.93 last year. QNA