Alrai Media Group reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months of 2014. The company reported that its third-quarter net profit fall 42% on the year to KD 948,502, driven by an overall decline in the print media market. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at 4.1 fils, compared to 7 fils. Operating profit dropped to KD 1 million from KD 1.83 million. Total operating revenue shrank 26% year-on-year to KD 4.75 million.

Net profit for the first three quarters slipped 12% in annual terms to KD 3.7 million. EPS respectively decreased to 16 fils from 18.2 fils. Operating profit amounted to KD 4.1 million, down from KD 4.8 million. Total operating revenue edged up to KD 15 million from KD 14.97 million.