Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 9, 2008 – Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) today opened its China Sourcing Fair trade shows, the largest China-products exhibitions in the Middle East. The China Sourcing Fairs: Gifts & Home Products, Electronics and Fashion Accessories feature manufacturers from Greater China. The series of trade fairs is 60 percent larger this year. They are scheduled to run through June 11 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Joining Global Sources’ executive director Sarah Benecke at the opening ceremony were:

• Her Excellency Reem Al Hashemi, Minister of State, United Arab Emirates
• Mr. Gao Youzhen, Consul General, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai
• Mr. Zhang Yi, Counselor, Economic & Commercial Section, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai
• Mr. Han Xi, Vice Commercial Consul, Economic & Commercial Section, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai
• Mr. Helal S.K. Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre

"We are very excited to host the 2nd annual China Sourcing Fairs here in Dubai," said Benecke. "We believe the China Sourcing Fairs provide a unique opportunity for importers and volume buyers to meet face-to-face with the largest gathering in the Middle East of quality suppliers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan."

"We are very pleased to welcome back the China Sourcing Fair. This is an ideal platform for buyers from the MENA region to do business with Greater China manufacturers," said Al Marri.

The China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai serve importers and volume buyers in the Middle East and North Africa region who seek high-quality products from competitive Greater China suppliers. More than 7,100 buyers from 95 countries attended last year's inaugural event. This year's Fairs feature exhibitors of gifts, premiums and home products, as well as consumer electronics and fashion accessories.

More details about the China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai are available at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/dubai.