{"id":5745,"date":"2025-10-25T07:55:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T03:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omanet.om\/?p=5745"},"modified":"2025-10-25T08:01:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T04:01:03","slug":"digifest-oman-2025-cancelled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omanet.om\/en\/news\/digifest-oman-2025-cancelled\/","title":{"rendered":"Digifest Oman 2025 Cancelled Amid New Regulatory Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Muscat, Oman \u2014 October 25, 2025:<\/strong>
The organizers of Digifest Oman<\/strong>, the highly anticipated digital marketing festival scheduled to take place today at Rozna, Muscat<\/strong>, have officially announced the cancellation<\/strong> of the event due to newly introduced regulatory compliance requirements in Oman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulatory Changes Lead to Event Cancellation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In an official statement shared on Digifest Oman\u2019s Instagram page, the team expressed deep regret over the decision, explaining that new national regulations governing training and educational events<\/strong> now require specific licensing \u2014 permits that the organizers were unable to secure before the festival date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe have recently discovered that our event requires specific licensing under new regulations governing training activities in all formats,\u201d the announcement read. \u201cAs we do not currently hold the necessary permits and cannot obtain them before the event date, we must cancel to ensure full compliance with local laws.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The organizers emphasized that the decision was made with legal responsibility and attendee safety<\/strong> in mind, adding that they are exploring the possibility of rescheduling<\/strong> the festival once proper authorization is obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refunds and Apology to Attendees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For attendees who had purchased tickets, the team confirmed that full refunds will be processed automatically<\/strong>. They also issued an apology for any inconvenience caused, stating that the cancellation decision was not made lightly and that they understand the disappointment among participants and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recognition for Local Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the same statement, the Digifest Oman team acknowledged and thanked their Omani event partners<\/strong> \u2014 including Oman Archive (event planning), Platinum List Oman (ticketing), and several creative agencies \u2014 for their collaboration and professionalism throughout the planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Future of Digital Events in Oman<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Future of Digital Events in Oman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Digifest Oman has been postponed, Oman\u2019s growing digital landscape continues to thrive. Several other creative and marketing events are planned in the near future, including the Fluencer Majlis<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a dedicated influencer and creator networking event \u2014 alongside additional industry gatherings set to take place soon across Muscat and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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