Qatar National Cement first-half net profit rises YoY

Qatar National Cement achieved a net profit of QAR225.3m (US$61.9m) in the first six months of 2012 compared to QAR214.3m in 1H11. Earnings per share amounted to QAR4.59 as of 30 June 2012 against QAR4.36 in the corresponding period of last year.