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QIA and Blue Owl Capital Join Forces in Digital Infrastructure

Introduction
In a significant move for the digital landscape, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at creating a robust digital infrastructure platform. This partnership is poised to play a crucial role in addressing the burgeoning global demand for data centers amid the ongoing transformation of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI).

Overview of the Partnership
The agreement signifies an investment of over $3 billion in initial data center assets, with expectations for this platform to expand over time. The contribution from QIA not only includes substantial financial resources but also a global investment perspective alongside an extensive expertise in infrastructure and technology sectors, aligning with Blue Owl's strategy of permanent capital.

Comments from Leadership
Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are pleased to team up with Blue Owl for this transformative digital infrastructure platform. This partnership aligns with QIA's strategy of collaborating with global leaders that cater to the ever-growing demand for data centers.” He emphasized the commitment from both organizations to scale digital infrastructure to meet the escalating global requirement for data storage and computing capabilities, especially concerning the increasing data connectivity needs.

Blue Owl’s co-CEOs, Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, added, “We take pride in collaborating with the Qatar Investment Authority to enhance the global data center ecosystem. QIA's commitment to innovation perfectly aligns with our strategy to provide funding solutions to resilient, large-scale digital infrastructure portfolios. Our joint efforts are set to meet the rising demand for data connectivity and propel the next phase of digital transformation.”

Blue Owl's Digital Infrastructure Strategy
Blue Owl has a focused strategy on digital infrastructure as part of its Real Assets platform. This strategy emphasizes investment exclusively in essential assets that foster innovation in cloud computing and AI. By June 30, 2025, Blue Owl's efforts in this arena had already successfully raised $39 billion in capital, leading to investments in 104 facilities across 28 global markets.

About Qatar Investment Authority
Founded in 2005, the Qatar Investment Authority acts as the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, managing state reserve funds and investing in a diverse range of asset classes and regions. As one of the world’s largest and most active sovereign wealth funds, QIA collaborates with renowned global institutions to build a diversified investment portfolio.

About Blue Owl Capital
Blue Owl Capital is a leading asset manager redefining alternatives with over $284 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. The firm operates within three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets, and Strategic GP Capital. With a strong foundation of permanent capital, Blue Owl provides private equity solutions for long-term growth and offers unique alternative investment opportunities for institutional and retail investors, aimed at achieving solid returns while preserving capital.

Looking Ahead
The partnership between QIA and Blue Owl Capital marks an important step in the digital transformation journey, addressing the critical infrastructure needs of a connected world. As demand for data centers continues to surge, this collaboration is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global computing.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terms such as “estimates,” “projects,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and QIA and Blue Owl do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.