Doha: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Blue Owl Capital Inc. (Blue Owl) have announced they have entered into a strategic partnership to establish a digital infrastructure platform. This initiative aims to enhance global computing capabilities for leading hyperscalers, in response to the increasing demand driven by cloud and AI transformations.
According to Qatar News Agency, the partnership will see QIA contribute to launching a digital infrastructure platform with an initial investment exceeding USD 3 billion in data center assets, with plans for further growth over time. QIA's involvement brings a global investment perspective, long-term capital resources, and extensive experience in the infrastructure and technology sectors, complementing Blue Owl's permanent capital strategy.
CEO of QIA, Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi, remarked on the partnership's significance, 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. QIA and Blue Owl are committed to scaling digital infrastructure that will meet the growing demand for data storage and computation requirements globally, with a particular focus on increasing data connectivity."
Blue Owl's Co-CEOs, Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting: "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. Together, we aim to meet the surging demand for data connectivity and power the next generation of digital transformation."
The partnership is part of Blue Owl's Real Assets platform, specifically its Digital Infrastructure strategy, which focuses on investing in crucial assets that support cloud and AI innovation. As of June 30, 2025, the strategy had successfully raised USD 39 billion in capital and invested in 104 facilities across 28 global markets.