DUBAI-Dubai International Capital pays $1.3 billion to buy Travelodge Hotels. The UK chain plans to be the country's biggest budget hotel chain by the 2012 Olympic Games.

MUMBAI-Deutsche Bank has identified at least five major risks that the Indian real estate market poses for investors.

MUMBAI-Deutsche Bank has identified at least five major risks that the Indian real estate market poses for investors.

LONDON-Commercial property returns in 2006 are expected to reach 16.5% but the prospects for next year are less positive.

LONDON-Commercial property returns in 2006 are expected to reach 16.5% but the prospects for next year are less positive.

SINGAPORE-Lend Lease backs the prospects for the retail market in Singapore with the highest-ever bid for land in the country.

SINGAPORE-Lend Lease backs the prospects for the retail market in Singapore with the highest-ever bid for land in the country.

AMMAN-Tameer is to develop a $1-billion housing, retail and leisure development just south of Queen Alia International Airport.