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Welcome to RME Media

TV Anchor Rebecca McLaughlin-Eastham founded RME in 2010:

Serving clients across the MENA region, Asia and Europe, RME offers bespoke solutions including: 


  • Event coverage, live studios & webinars/streaming.
  • MC'ing & moderating.
  • Executive media training & public speaking coaching.
  • Crisis comms consulting.
  • TV presenting & executive producing.
  • Company videos, interviews & podcasts.

Who We Are

Rebecca McLaughlin-Eastham, CEO

GLOBAL TV ANCHOR, MC, MODERATOR & MEDIA TRAINER

  Rebecca is a dynamic event host, TV anchor, business and live news correspondent. 


She has shone on the global stage for 25 years, presenting for Bloomberg, CNBC, NBC Universal, Euronews, Reuters, CGTN, & Dubai One TV.


Rebecca has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, ministers, heads of state and celebrities over the years, and has regularly contributed to publications from The National & Wall Street Journal to Vogue Magazine & the South China Morning Post. 


A well-known broadcaster & media executive, Rebecca constantly moderates and hosts summits around the world from WEF, FII, Cityscape, ADIPEC & COP28 to the Arab British Economic Summit, Cannes Lions & the Global Citizen Forum.


She is a sought-after independent strategist & crisis communications coach, plus the first English lead media trainer at the Sky News Arabia Academy.


Rebecca is a London-raised Irish national whose family has proudly called the Middle East home for 30 years. 


She is a university graduate of the 

London School of Economics & Political Science.

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Areas of Expertise

Rebecca's knowledge & contact book spans many sectors:

  • Oil, gas, hydrogen, renewables, the energy transition & climate change.
  • Business, finance & economics.
  • Stock markets, equities, commodities & asset mgmt.
  • Global current affairs & geopolitics.
  • Real estate, construction, logistics & infrastructure.
  • Tech, AI & cybersecurity.
  • Healthcare, culture, entertainment, luxury & tourism.

Our Services

TV PRESENTING, EVENT INTERVIEWS & PODCASTS

MEDIA TRAINING & CONSULTING.

TV PRESENTING, EVENT INTERVIEWS & PODCASTS

Glittering broadcast career

For the past 25 years, Rebecca has been a live TV correspondent & anchor for the biggest networks in the world.


Bloomberg & CNBC

She is the former Middle East Business, Energy & OPEC Correspondent for Bloomberg Television, prior to which she was a European stock market correspondent and Bureau Chief for CNBC Telev

Glittering broadcast career

For the past 25 years, Rebecca has been a live TV correspondent & anchor for the biggest networks in the world.


Bloomberg & CNBC

She is the former Middle East Business, Energy & OPEC Correspondent for Bloomberg Television, prior to which she was a European stock market correspondent and Bureau Chief for CNBC Television in Paris.


Euronews TV

Until 2021, Rebecca anchored Inspire Middle East, Euronews’ weekly flagship TV show. Rebecca now anchors for the station on a freelance basis, hosting shows like Spotlight Abu Dhabi and Spotlight Saudi Arabia. 


NBC Universal Catalyst

Rebecca is proud to front NBC Universal’s Catalyst series in association with ADGM, titled The Falcon Takes Flight, which first aired globally on CNBC at the end of 2023.


Dubai One TV & Dubai Eye Radio

During her decades in the GCC, Rebecca has presented the flagship business programme of state broadcaster Dubai One TV, plus co-hosted radio shows on DubaiEye 103.8FM and Abu Dhabi’s Classic FM. 


ADIPEC & GASTECH TV

For the past three years, Rebecca has been ADIPEC’s TV anchor on location, specialising in the energy transition & decarbonization of the global sector.


VIP Interviews

Rebecca has sat down with hundreds of CEOs, ministers, celebrities and heads of state over the years. Some notable interviewees include: The Prime Ministers of France, Britain, Egypt, Canada & the Maldives, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, His Highness Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, Bernard Arnault, Sylvester Stallone, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nobu, Nancy Ajram, Kim Kardashian and Vivienne Westwood.


Newspaper, magazine, book & digital journalism:

Rebecca has written extensively for leading publications, from Vogue Magazine and The National newspaper to the South China Morning Post and the Wall Street Journal. 


Rebecca is also an accomplished ghost writer, having co-authored a published novel for a UAE royal family member. Moreover, she has penned speeches for UAE ministers to deliver in prominent arenas. 

WATCH REBECCA'S SHOWREEL

MC, EVENT CHAIRING & MODERATING

MEDIA TRAINING & CONSULTING.

TV PRESENTING, EVENT INTERVIEWS & PODCASTS

Global Master of Ceremonies & Panel Moderator

Moderating and hosting events is something Rebecca particularly enjoys. She has vast experience across all sectors and genres, from the entertainment world to industry and company award ceremonies, red carpet premieres, head of state forums, pop culture gatherings, sporting galas, ecology, econ

Global Master of Ceremonies & Panel Moderator

Moderating and hosting events is something Rebecca particularly enjoys. She has vast experience across all sectors and genres, from the entertainment world to industry and company award ceremonies, red carpet premieres, head of state forums, pop culture gatherings, sporting galas, ecology, economic and energy summits. 


Host & facilitator of the world's biggest events

Her moderating and MC work from the past two decades has included plenty of high-profile and exclusive appointments, from the World Economic Forum and World Government Summit, to FII Saudi Arabia, GCF, Saudi Aramco’s IKTVA and Expo 2020 Dubai. 


She also proudly MC’d and moderated at the World Police Summit, ADIPEC, the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Fashion Forward and a year-round calendar of events at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. 


Book Rebecca for your next event: 

Rebecca would be delighted to moderate, host or chair your upcoming event. Based in the UAE she is more than happy to travel locally, regionally and internationally to fulfil your event requirements and make it a resounding success for all concerned.


Rebecca is well-known for her warm, energised and professional hosting skills. She has particular strengths in bridging cultures and disseminating complex topics with ease, whilst keeping both the audience and panellists wholly engaged. 


As standard ahead of events, she conducts deep-dive research, prepares scripts and panel questions, plus stages pre-interviews and rehearsals as required. 


If you’re in need of an experienced, safe and trusted pair of hands for your upcoming event, Rebecca very much looks forward to hearing from you.  


VIEW REBECCA'S MC & MODERATING GALLERY

MEDIA TRAINING & CONSULTING.

MEDIA TRAINING & CONSULTING.

MEDIA TRAINING & CONSULTING.

Best trainers in the business

For more than two decades, RME Media has been synonymous with first-class media training. 


Available in both English & Arabic, Rebecca and her team travel the globe providing confidential, customised training programmes to C-suite executives, multinationals, thought leaders and public figures. 


Skills for all se

Best trainers in the business

For more than two decades, RME Media has been synonymous with first-class media training. 


Available in both English & Arabic, Rebecca and her team travel the globe providing confidential, customised training programmes to C-suite executives, multinationals, thought leaders and public figures. 


Skills for all sectors & scenarios

RME prepares clients thoroughly for every potential media interaction from television, radio, print and digital interviews to unexpected ambush-style approaches from journalists or hecklers.


Public speaking, presentation skills and elocution coaching are also part of our specialised training, where clients are helped to speak with a 'Presidential voice', delivering succinct content with impact, passion and poise. 


We cover all elements & scenarios with our media training, from the curation of key messages and storytelling, to overcoming camera and stage-fright.


Be prepared, be informed, be coached by our experts:

Contact the team to see how your personal & professional communication could be elevated to the highest level through a bespoke training plan.


LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COACHING

Showreel Videos

Click here to watch a snapshot of Rebecca's television back catalogue & event hosting.

watch more CNBC, BLOOMBERG, NBC UNIVERSAL & EURONEWS SHOWS

Business & Asset Management: Abu Dhabi Global Market

Rebecca is proud to front NBCUniversal Catalyst's series in association with ADGM, titled The Falcon Takes Flight, which aired globally on CNBC at the end of 2023.


https://www.cnbc.com/advertorial/the-falcon-takes-flight/#rise


Music, Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Coverage from the 11th edition of the InClassica International Music Festival at Dubai Opera.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN2Oh0gRiwE&t=35s

Oil, Gas, Energy Markets & Executive Interviews

Rebecca is the presenter & exec producer of the ADIPEC 2022 & 2023 Energy Dialogues & Leadership Roundtable Interview series. In this episode TotalEnergies talks about the company's recent strategic partnership with ADNOC.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0os8ii0RLyo&t=63s



SEE MORE CLIPS

More Television Shows

Saudi Arabia, Gulf Politics & G20

In this episode of Euronews' Inspire Middle East, Rebecca sits down for an exclusive interview with His Royal Highness Turki Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ03tAykV9c 


Travel, Tourism, Aviation & Emirates Airline CEO

Coverage of Dubai's annual Arabian Travel Market and Rebecca's exclusive interview with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & CEO of the world's largest long-haul carrier, Emirates Airline. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs-DMXK6F00&list=PLSyY1udCyYqC5NPw8CQ3fNtdQ56i4vEhO&index=175


Cybersecurity, Technology, AI & Quantum

Since its debut on the global event calendar, Rebecca has hosted Saudi's Global Cybersecurity Forum Podcast interview series. From Riyadh, she has also reported for Euronews about the social, political, economic, behavioral, and technical drivers shaping Cyberspace.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GySM8lhAB0Y&t=17s 


Global Labour Markets, AI, Policy & Regulation

Rebecca was Euronews' correspondent on the ground at the first Global Labour Market Conference in Saudi Arabia in 2023. In this programme, she discusses global workforce trends, future policies and the impact of AI with the Labour Ministers of Saudi & Greece.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQsoKRHeLOM


Tony Robbins & Business Strategies for Success

In addition to moderating panels on stage with Heads of State and CEO's at the UAE's annual World Government Summit, for years Rebecca has covered the event for global TV channels.        In this show, she speaks to life coach Tony Robbins, famous for helping people like President Clinton and Serena Williams in times of crisis.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgtFJ5ijGNc&list=PLSyY1udCyYqC5NPw8CQ3fNtdQ56i4vEhO&index=205


Master of Ceremonies & Moderator

Subject Matter Expert & Moderator, FII

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, COP28

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, COP28

Annual moderator at the 'Davos in the Desert', FII (The Future Investment Initiative Institute).


Expert chair for panel discussions relating to regional and global macroeconomics, geopolitics, current affairs and culture.

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, COP28

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, COP28

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, COP28

Event Chair for leading summits during COP28, including:


  •  The Climate Action Hydrogen Summit.
  • The African Hydrogen Summit Launch.
  • United Nations & Expo City Dubai Business Climate Lab Summit.

Moderator & Podcast Presenter, GCF

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, COP28

Moderator & Podcast Presenter, GCF

A-list panel moderator at the Global Cybersecurity Forum, Saudi Arabia.


Podcast presenter of the GCF interview series since it began: 


https://globalcybersecurityforum.com/media-hub?tab=PODCASTS

Moderator & interviewer, SSEZ

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, COP28

Moderator & Podcast Presenter, GCF

On stage in Riyadh with KSA's Minister of Investment H.E. Khalid Al Falih at the Saudi Special Economic Zones Forum 2023.

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, ADIPEC & Gastech

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Cityscape

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Cityscape


Annual Chair, MC and moderator at ADIPEC and the Climatech Summit at Gastech in the UAE, Singapore & the USA.

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Cityscape

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Cityscape

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Cityscape


Chair & moderator of the inaugural Saudi Cityscape Global Forum 2023 - Real Estate Institutional Investor Forum.

Headline Panel Moderator, IKTVA

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Cityscape

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, World Police Summit

Annual interviewer & one of the headline panel moderators at IKTVA  (In Kingdom Total Value Add) forum in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, World Police Summit

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Cityscape

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, World Police Summit

Chair and lead moderator at the inaugural World Police Summit,

in the presence of Dubai's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Headline Panel Moderator, Saudi Stock Exchange Summit

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Arab British Economic Summit

Expert Panel Chair, Energy Asia

A lead panel moderator for the inaugural Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) summit and stock market IPO announcement.


Expert Panel Chair, Energy Asia

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Arab British Economic Summit

Expert Panel Chair, Energy Asia

Chair of panel discussions about the energy transition, supply-demand dynamics and decarbonisation strategies in Asia with global industry experts and executives from Petronas.

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, LVMH (Bvlgari IWD Summit)

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Arab British Economic Summit

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Arab British Economic Summit

Event Chair & moderator of the CEO panel discussions at the first Bvlgari (LVMH) International Women's Day in the Middle East, in association with Bulgari. 

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Arab British Economic Summit

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Arab British Economic Summit

Master of Ceremonies & Moderator, Arab British Economic Summit

Global Master of Ceremonies for the 3rd Arab British Economic Summit in London. 

Subject matter expert on topics relating to politics, economics and current affairs.

Media Training & Consulting

EXECUTIVE MEDIA TRAINING

TV, RADIO, DIGITAL & PRINT TRAINING

EXECUTIVE MEDIA TRAINING

RME Media provides individual, group and retainer packages for executive media coaching and public speaking training.


Clients include, blue-chip companies, captains of industry, ministers, giga projects and government entities.


Coaching is tailored to each client's needs which vary from crisis comms, market listings, delistings, reshuffles,

RME Media provides individual, group and retainer packages for executive media coaching and public speaking training.


Clients include, blue-chip companies, captains of industry, ministers, giga projects and government entities.


Coaching is tailored to each client's needs which vary from crisis comms, market listings, delistings, reshuffles, M&A, geopolitical and macroeconomic impacts, force majeure, scandals and product/service launches.

COACHING AT YOUR OFFICE

TV, RADIO, DIGITAL & PRINT TRAINING

EXECUTIVE MEDIA TRAINING

RME's team regularly conducts media training across the GCC, Europe and Asia. 


We bring the studio to your office, supplying all filming-recording equipment, crew and materials. 


Online training and refresher/top-up courses are also available.


All coaching is available in both English & Arabic.



Click here to view a recent executive media trai

RME's team regularly conducts media training across the GCC, Europe and Asia. 


We bring the studio to your office, supplying all filming-recording equipment, crew and materials. 


Online training and refresher/top-up courses are also available.


All coaching is available in both English & Arabic.



Click here to view a recent executive media training workshop: 


https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mfdubaiofficial_mfme-media-training-activity-7067783469963124736-LQ4t?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 



TV, RADIO, DIGITAL & PRINT TRAINING

TV, RADIO, DIGITAL & PRINT TRAINING

TV, RADIO, DIGITAL & PRINT TRAINING

RME will fully prepare your team for all media engagements, including television, radio, podcast, newswire, print, phone and digital interviews. 


Training rundowns are crafted to include a mix of theoretical and filmed practical sessions, with immediate playback and review.


Clients receive their bespoke PPTs, recap cheat-sheets & recordings

RME will fully prepare your team for all media engagements, including television, radio, podcast, newswire, print, phone and digital interviews. 


Training rundowns are crafted to include a mix of theoretical and filmed practical sessions, with immediate playback and review.


Clients receive their bespoke PPTs, recap cheat-sheets & recordings of all filmed sessions, following training.

Edited highlights reels are also available for internal-external posting.




COACHING AT SKY NEWS STUDIO

TV, RADIO, DIGITAL & PRINT TRAINING

TV, RADIO, DIGITAL & PRINT TRAINING

Rebecca is the first lead English media & public speaking trainer at the Sky News Academy in the UAE.


Should your team wish to conduct training in Sky's live TV studio in Abu Dhabi, contact us for more details. 







PUBLIC SPEAKING

PUBLIC SPEAKING

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Allow us to prepare you for an upcoming public appearance, speech delivery, presentation or panel moderation.


With dynamic and easy-to-adopt practices, we'll make sure you are on-message, confident and charismatic when you need to step centre-stage.


Autocue training also available in English and Arabic. 

MEDIA & CRISIS COMMS STRATEGY

PUBLIC SPEAKING

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Our team of seasoned consultants and media executives will help you devise your communications strategy, narrative blueprint and key messages. 

Through our counsel, we will also ensure you are commanding, calm and always in control of every media & stakeholder interaction, in good times and bad.



EVENT LIVE STUDIOS & COVERAGE PACKAGES

PUBLIC SPEAKING

EVENT LIVE STUDIOS & COVERAGE PACKAGES



Our team of MICE specialists is here to boost your upcoming global event & deliver maximum impact with a range of broadcast & coverage solutions. 


From Live Studios & Pop-up Podcast Booths to Pre-Event Interview packages, we're here to amplify the voices of your headline speakers, VIP delegates and thought leaders.


Contact us to hear more and design your bespoke coverage plan. 







A Trusted Team

Principal, Sales Leadership Coach & COO

Special Projects Manager & Senior Producer

Principal, Sales Leadership Coach & COO


Matt James Eastham is RME Media’s Principal Sales Leadership Consultant. 


He works with senior leaders & commercial teams to strengthen performance, decision-making & leadership impact in complex, high-pressure environments.


With more than 30 years of international sales & leadership experience across technology, automation, defence, energy


Matt James Eastham is RME Media’s Principal Sales Leadership Consultant. 


He works with senior leaders & commercial teams to strengthen performance, decision-making & leadership impact in complex, high-pressure environments.


With more than 30 years of international sales & leadership experience across technology, automation, defence, energy, FMCG & professional services, Matt has held senior commercial roles leading multi-country teams across the Middle East, Europe & Africa.


His career spans both multinational corporates & fast-growth businesses, giving him a deep understanding of the realities leaders face on the ground.


Matt specialises in helping sales leaders move beyond activity-driven management towards structured, disciplined & human-centred leadership.


His work focuses on building clarity around priorities, improving execution rhythm, developing leadership confidence & translating strategy into consistent commercial results.


At RME Media, Matt partners closely with executives, sales directors & emerging leaders to design & deliver practical leadership development, sales capability programmes & coaching interventions that create measurable impact, not just inspiration.


Content Manager & Assistant Producer

Special Projects Manager & Senior Producer

Principal, Sales Leadership Coach & COO

  

Romy Abdallah is RME Media’s assistant producer & content manager.


She collaborates with clients, coaches & production teams to deliver seamless training & broadcast operations.


Romy also drives RME’s online presence with creativity & flair, crafting content that connects across cultures & platforms.


She brings a global voice to RME’s stor

  

Romy Abdallah is RME Media’s assistant producer & content manager.


She collaborates with clients, coaches & production teams to deliver seamless training & broadcast operations.


Romy also drives RME’s online presence with creativity & flair, crafting content that connects across cultures & platforms.


She brings a global voice to RME’s storytelling, ensuring impact from the Middle East & North Africa to Europe & beyond.


Romy has honed her craft at leading French & Arab publications, shaping stories for global brands, events & organisations for nearly a decade.

Special Projects Manager & Senior Producer

Special Projects Manager & Senior Producer

Video Editor


Mabelle Khalil is RME Media’s special projects manager & senior producer.


She oversees talent & crew operations for outside broadcasts, television projects, live studios, podcasts & high-profile summits.


Mabelle is also a key liaison for new & long-standing media training clients & is known for matching RME’s in-house team of coaches with b


Mabelle Khalil is RME Media’s special projects manager & senior producer.


She oversees talent & crew operations for outside broadcasts, television projects, live studios, podcasts & high-profile summits.


Mabelle is also a key liaison for new & long-standing media training clients & is known for matching RME’s in-house team of coaches with blue chip companies & government entities across the globe.


Originally from Lebanon, Mabelle studied TV & Film at the State University of New York & has worked in the media industry with global networks, world-class brands & leading events for more than 15 years.


Video Editor

Video Editor

Video Editor


Adrian Partridge is an accomplished video editor.


He works in the post-production department, ensuring every client project meets the highest broadcast-quality standards.


Adrian oversees multi-cam shoots, podcast recordings & live webinars, alongside editing corporate films, TV interviews & live studio content.


He works closely with presente


Adrian Partridge is an accomplished video editor.


He works in the post-production department, ensuring every client project meets the highest broadcast-quality standards.


Adrian oversees multi-cam shoots, podcast recordings & live webinars, alongside editing corporate films, TV interviews & live studio content.


He works closely with presenters, clients & crew to deliver polished visuals that align with RME Media’s signature style.


Adrian brings more than 15 years’ experience across event, television & media production, having collaborated with leading networks, brands, summits & charities worldwide.


Editor, Colourist & Cameraman

Video Editor

Editor, Colourist & Cameraman



Champ Dias is a talented editor, colourist & cameraman. 


Career highlights include producing films, commercials & shows for media giants from the BBC & Euronews to APTN & Netflix.


Champ also enjoys recording and editing podcasts as well as filming major conferences across the MENA region.


Champ proudly edited an-award winning Emirati film  &



Champ Dias is a talented editor, colourist & cameraman. 


Career highlights include producing films, commercials & shows for media giants from the BBC & Euronews to APTN & Netflix.


Champ also enjoys recording and editing podcasts as well as filming major conferences across the MENA region.


Champ proudly edited an-award winning Emirati film  & has collaborated with many UAE Ministries in visual storytelling in recent times.


Rebecca and Champ have worked on many varied projects together over the years, from TV show to event vignettes and podcast interviews with VIPs and heads of state.



Contact Us

RME Media


RME MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS (FZE) 

                                

Head Office: United Arab Emirates.


Main Operations: UAE, KSA, Asia, US, UK, Europe.


WhatsApp the team

office@rmemediaglobal.com rebecca@rmemediaglobal.com

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