This week, the MENA region saw significant funding activity, led by Saudi Arabian rent-now-pay-later platform Rize, which raised $35 million in Series A funding. Other notable startups include MoneyHash, a fintech platform securing $5.2 million in pre-Series A funding, and UAE-based Retailhub, which received undisclosed angel investment. Pluto raised $4.1 million for expansion into Saudi Arabia, while HRtech platform Ogram secured $3 million for its growth. Agritech startup Arable raised $2.55 million in seed funding, and Sampo AI obtained $750,000 to enhance its pricing optimization services. Collectively, these investments highlight the growing entrepreneurial landscape in the region.