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Qatar’s QIA and Blue Owl Launch $3B+ Global Digital Infrastructure Platform 

Qatar’s QIA and Blue Owl Launch $3B+ Global Digital Infrastructure Platform 

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Blue Owl Capital Inc. have formed a new digital infrastructure platform designed to scale global compute capacity for leading hyperscalers amid the rapid expansion of cloud services and AI transformation. Backed by QIA’s capital commitment, the initiative will debut with more than $3 billion in initial data center assets, with plans for significant growth over time. 

“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,” said Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA. 

Blue Owl, which manages one of the largest digital infrastructure platforms globally, highlighted the strategic alignment. “QIA’s commitment to innovation aligns seamlessly with our strategy to provide financing solutions to large-scale, resilient, digital infrastructure portfolios,” said Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, Co-CEOs of Blue Owl. 

Blue Owl’s digital infrastructure business, part of its real assets platform, is dedicated exclusively to mission-critical assets powering cloud computing and AI. As of June 30, 2025, the firm has raised $39 billion in capital, with investments spanning 104 facilities across 28 global markets. In May, it closed Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund III at $7 billion in commitments. 

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Joe Palmisano is editorial director of Connect Money, where he oversees daily coverage of alternative assets, direct investments, financial advisory and the economy. He brings three decades of experience as a financial journalist, analyst and portfolio manager. Before joining Connect Money, Palmisano wrote for The Wall Street Journal, covering foreign exchange, global fixed-income and equity markets. He later served as a senior research analyst and portfolio manager, producing market analysis and managing foreign exchange and U.S. equity portfolios for FX Concepts. His work has also appeared in SFO Magazine and CMT Association publications. Palmisano earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from The American University and holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.