King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued three royal decrees reorganizing the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, establishing academy for diplomatic studies and restructuring the Supreme Council of Youth and Sports.

In a rare move, Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa chaired the regular cabinet session following the absence of Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa who is currently in Thailand as well as First Deputy Prime Minister Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

The probing committee into the case of Hamad Town Intermediate Girls School barred ministers and ministries from giving statements on the case that blew up due to the involvement of a ruling family member and an officer.

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received US Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell in his office at the Gudaibiya Palace.

Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received in his office in the Gudaibiya Palace the American Jewish Committee (AJC) delegation currently visiting the region.

Deputy Premier Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received US Ambassador to Bahrain William Rebuck, marking the end of his term.