Qatar clamps down on runaway fees

As a foil to Dubai, where runaway fees and commissions are en vogue, Qatar’s central bank has begun efforts to cap bank commissions and fees, according to local newspaper Asharq’s February 22 report. The new rule will cover 30 different commissions deducted from personal accounts for banking services. The crackdown will also include the requirement of full disclosure of all fees and commissions both to the banks’ customers and the country’s central bank.