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integrated uplink scheduling between two uplink carriers in one
cell. This scheduling mechanism is more efficient than uplink CA
implemented between two cells. In addition, uplink and downlink
bands are decoupled, enabling downlink carriers to be flexibly
added to adapt to data traffic requirements. For example, CA
can be disabled or implemented within one band or between two
bands. As uplink CA depends on downlink CA and its bands must
be a subset of downlink CA bands, uplink CA cannot be used in
the cases of asymmetric uplink-only bands, further highlighting
the greater flexibility of Super Uplink. The "5G Super Uplink
and downlink CA" pilot is hugely significant to maximizing 5G
capabilities through converged deployment between 5G FDD
and TDD bands, particularly when it comes to network sharing
and expanding 5G's applications into vertical industries. China
Telecom and China Unicom will continue to increase investment
in innovation of solutions through close collaboration, steadily
turning the potential advantages of network sharing into an
important component of 5G networks to deliver the premium
experience.

Education Ministry, Huawei To Establish 24 Labs In 150 Universities In
Pakistan

Ministry of Federal Education and views on 5G Technology, different training donation by Huawei. Federal Minister
Professional Training (FE&PT) and Huawei programmes and collaboration in different for Education and Professional Training
are collaborating to establish 24 labs and areas of Ministry of Education. Huawei Shafqat Mahmood also applauded the
networking for video conferencing facility is working with HEC to establish 24 services and contribution of the company
in 150 universities. Ministry of FE&PT in Haina labs for training purpose, DWDM in Pakistan. Federal Minister for Education
a statement issued said that CEO Huawei networking, video conferencing for 150 Shafqat Mahmood reiterated to further
Mark Meng called on the Federal Education universities and smart classroom project. strengthen the collaboration in the sector
Minister Shafqat Mahmood at his office to CEO Huawei also donated Personal of Education and Professional Training.
discuss a range of bilateral issues of mutual Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to the The meeting was marked by traditional
interest. It added that both sides exchanged Minister and the latter commended the warmth, mutual interest, and trust.

Jawwy TV Supports e-Learning High Quality Live
Streaming for all 19 iEN Channels

In line with its commitment to support the to curb the spread of COVID-19. All iEN encouraging the shift to digital education.
Saudi community by empowering digital channels have been added to Jawwy TV’s “Our goal is to support the success of
education, Intigral, the leading OTT provider offerings since the Ministry’s e-learning the e-learning programs by simplifying
in the MENA region, has announced that initiative was launched last March. Jawwy access to the national education platform
it will continue to broadcast the national TV will be the only platform to live stream channels for students and parents,
education portal’s channels (iEN channels) the channels online concurrently with their aligning with the leadership’s futuristic
live on its Jawwy TV App throughout the free broadcast on Arabsat. Junior High and vision for the education in Saudi.” Mr.
coming school season. The Ministry of High school classes will be broadcasted Golder lauded the Ministry of Education’s
Education has recently announced that from 7 AM while Elementary school efforts to resume online learning for the
the first seven weeks of the academic classes will be broadcasted from 3 PM. first seven weeks which would enable
year 2020-2021, which will begin on Intigral’s CEO Markus Golder said Intigral students to pursue their education while
Sunday August 30, 2020, will be conducted is looking forward to continue contributing reaffirming the government’s commitment
remotely under the “stay home stay safe” to the educational goals outlined in the to ensure the safety of the community.
initiative as part of the government’s efforts Saudi Vision 2030, namely in terms of “Jawwy TV has been praised not only as a

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