Next decade will see exports from the Middle East and Africa grow by 12 percent, Xinhua reported, quoting an Ernst and Young report published on Tuesday.

E&Y predicted the region is on the way to succeed China as a key manufacturing hub for low cost goods.

The global consultancy firm said that while China is still very competitive, rising wages are opening up opportunities for Africa and the Middle East.

(China.org.cn June 14, 2012)

据新华社报道，安永周二发布报告指出，未来十年间，中东和非洲地区的出口量将上升12%。

安永预计该区域将取代中国，成为低价商品的集中制造基地。

安永表示，尽管中国仍有强大的竞争力，但工资上涨造成机会流向非洲和中东地区。