Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (International Edition of VVM) is conducted in the Middle Eastern Countries namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with the name of Śāstra Pratibhā Contest by Science India Forum an overseas unit of Vijnana Bharati. This year onwards top 2 rankers (Class VI - XI) of the Śāstra Pratibhā Contest will also participate in the National Level Camp Examination. These students will be considered eligible for National Level Winners (Himalayans) selection. A separate zone (Zone 5) will be created for Middle Eastern Countries to declare Zonal Level Winners. Zone 5 winners will be announced only if at least 6 students (in a class) attend the National Level Camp.