Doha, Qatar - September 25, 2025 - Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL) have announced a strategic partnership to create a global digital infrastructure platform. This collaboration aims to address the increasing demand for data storage and computational resources driven by advancements in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
The partnership will launch with an initial portfolio of over USD 3 billion in data center assets, with plans for expansion over time. QIA's contribution brings long-term capital, a global investment perspective, and extensive experience in infrastructure and technology sectors, aligning with Blue Owl's permanent capital strategy.
Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are pleased to partner with Blue Owl in this transformational digital infrastructure platform. This partnership aligns with QIA's strategy to engage with leading global firms that are addressing the world's growing demand for data centers."
Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, Co-CEOs of Blue Owl, highlighted the importance of the collaboration, saying, "We are honored to partner with Qatar Investment Authority in advancing the global data center ecosystem. QIA's commitment to innovation aligns seamlessly with our strategy to provide financing solutions to large-scale, resilient, digital infrastructure portfolios."
Blue Owl's Digital Infrastructure strategy is part of the firm's Real Assets platform, focusing exclusively on investing in mission-critical assets powering cloud and AI innovation. As of June 30, 2025, the strategy has raised USD 39 billion of capital, investing in 104 facilities across 28 global markets.
This partnership underscores the growing importance of digital infrastructure in supporting the global digital transformation and reflects QIA's commitment to investing in sectors that drive technological advancement and economic growth.
