Gaani Study Abroad Sends 17 South Sudanese Workers for Employment to the UAE
By Wek Atak
The 17 workers will depart in the coming days, with post-arrival orientation and monitoring to be coordinated in collaboration with partner companies and the South Sudanese Embassy in the UAE – David Gaaniko Daniel, CEO of Gaani Study Abroad
Juba, South Sudan – (April 11, 2025) – Gaani Study Abroad consultancy, a South Sudanese-owned company dedicated to expanding reliable educational opportunities and promoting dignified overseas employment, has proudly dispatched a group of seventeen (17) South Sudanese youth to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for formal employment.
The dispatch briefing took place on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Panorama Plaza in Juba, and was attended by high-level government officials, including Amb. Wol Mayar Ariec, Director of Middle East and Gulf Countries at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Hon. Justin Jada, director of Labour an Industrial Relations, who represented Hon. Mary Hillary Wani, Undersecretary in the Ministry of Labor.
The selected candidates are set to work in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in companies that have entered into formal partnerships with Gaani Study Abroad. The first batch comprises of bike riders and cable pullers. The initiative aligns with ongoing government efforts to create more employment opportunities for South Sudanese citizens through structured and legal pathways.
“This is more than a deployment; it’s a demonstration of what’s possible when young South Sudanese are equipped, prepared, and linked to global opportunities,” said David Gaaniko Daniel, CEO of Gaani Study Abroad in an opening remark on April 11.
“We are committed to ensuring that this becomes a model of success that transforms families and inspires national policy toward diaspora workforce development,” he added
In his remarks, Hon. Justin Jada, director of Labour and Industrial Relations, at the Ministry of Labor, emphasized the importance of creating decent work for the South Sudanese as well as asked the group to embark on employee employer relations while at their assignment locations.
“We are pleased to have been involved in this process from the start. What we see today is the fruit of collaboration between government, private enterprise, and young citizens willing to explore international opportunities in a formal way,” he noted.
“We encourage you the candidates to be aware of cultural practice over and ensure that all adhere to legal and ethical standards,”
Meanwhile, Amb. Wol Mayar Ariec applauded the initiative, highlighting the Ministry’s support for structured migration that protects workers and ensures bilateral cooperation.
“We in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs view this as a significant step to better lives. We need to ensure our citizens demonstrate professionalism and respect. There are accepted practice of the employment and they should be demonstrated,” he stated.
“Our role as a Ministry is to protect South Sudanese interests abroad, and we are glad to see such initiatives taking root,”
He further urges the group to be diplomatic while on their jobs, saying that, saying “You’re not going there to trouble your employer,”.
Founded by South Sudanese professionals in 20189, Gaani Study Abroad specializes in overseas educational placements and structured job placements abroad. The firm focuses on connecting South Sudanese youth with dignified and verified employment opportunities through international partnerships. With a commitment to ethical recruitment, Gaani aims to become a regional leader in diaspora workforce development.
The 17 workers will depart in the coming days, with post-arrival orientation and monitoring to be coordinated in collaboration with partner companies and the South Sudanese Embassy in the UAE. Gaani Study Abroad affirmed its continued commitment to following up with deployed workers and ensuring their rights are upheld throughout their employment journey.
