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Shehab Shoge (full name: Shehab Suleyman Abdulkadir Shoge) is an Ethiopian entrepreneur and innovator known for his work in technology, vehicle development, and mobility systems. His projects have focused on combining engineering, software, and practical design to address transportation and technological challenges in Ethiopia. His work has been featured by international media including BBC and Deutsche Welle.

Early life and education

Shehab Shoge developed an early interest in technology and engineering. As a child, he engaged in experimenting with electronics and building small-scale projects, which contributed to his technical foundation.

He later pursued studies in computer science, where he continued developing his skills in programming, systems design, and applied technology.

Career

Early innovation and entrepreneurship

Shoge began working on technology projects at a young age, focusing on electronics, software, and robotics. He later founded IStar, a startup involved in developing digital and engineering-based solutions.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he contributed to the development of software systems designed to support remote business operations and digital learning, reflecting an early focus on solving practical challenges using technology.

Automotive development

In 2021, Shoge gained wider recognition after developing a prototype vehicle known as "Titan". The project aimed to explore the possibility of locally developed vehicles using a combination of locally available materials and imported components. The work received attention from international media.^[1] ^[2] ^[3]

Electric mobility and technology projects

Following his work on automotive prototypes, Shoge became involved in projects related to electric mobility and urban transportation systems. His work has included the development of electric motorcycles and related technologies aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility in urban transport.^[4]

He has continued working on technology-driven mobility concepts, focusing on the integration of engineering, software systems, and practical applications in transportation.

Media coverage

Shoge’s work has been covered by several international media outlets, including:

BBC (Amharic and Afaan Oromo services)
Deutsche Welle
Al Ain News^[5]

References

↑ BBC Amharic, "ፈጠራ፡ ወደፊት ኢትዮጵያ የራሴ የምትለው መኪና እንዲኖራት ነው የምሠራው- ሺሃብ ሱሌይማን", https://www.bbc.com/amharic/news-58206443
↑ BBC Afaan Oromo, "Shiihaab Suleeymaan: 'Fuuladuratti biyyi keenya biraandii konkolaataa mataashii akka qabaattufin hojjedha'", https://www.bbc.com/afaanoromoo/oduu-58206927
↑ DW Amharic, "«ታይታን»፤ የወጣት ሺሃብ ሱሌይማን የፈጠራ ስራ", https://www.dw.com/am/%E1%89%B3%E1%8B%AD%E1%89%B3%E1%8A%95-%E1%8B%A8%E1%8B%88%E1%8C%A3%E1%89%B5-%E1%88%BA%E1%88%83%E1%89%A5-%E1%88%B1%E1%88%8C%E1%8B%AD%E1%88%9B%E1%8A%95-%E1%8B%A8%E1%8D%88%E1%8C%A0%E1%88%AB-%E1%88%B5%E1%88%AB/a-58981866
↑ DW Amharic, "የኤለክትሪክ ሞተር ሳይክል በሀገር ውስጥ መገጣጠም የጀመረው ወጣት", https://www.dw.com/am/%E1%8B%A8%E1%8A%A4%E1%88%88%E1%8A%AD%E1%89%B5%E1%88%AA%E1%8A%AD-%E1%88%9E%E1%89%B0%E1%88%AD-%E1%88%B3%E1%8B%AD%E1%8A%AD%E1%88%8D-%E1%88%98%E1%8C%88%E1%8C%A3%E1%8C%A0%E1%88%9D-%E1%8B%A8%E1%8C%80%E1%88%98%E1%88%A8%E1%8B%8D-%E1%8B%88%E1%8C%A3%E1%89%B5/a-67274425
↑ Al Ain, "“በኢትዮጵያ የተመረተ” የሚል መኪና የመስራት ህልሙን ያሳካው ኢትዮጵያዊ", https://am.al-ain.com/article/shehab-suleiman-an-ethiopian-entrepreneur-who-developed-his-own-model-car

[1] BBC Amharic, "ፈጠራ፡ ወደፊት ኢትዮጵያ የራሴ የምትለው መኪና እንዲኖራት ነው የምሠራው- ሺሃብ ሱሌይማን", https://www.bbc.com/amharic/news-58206443

[2] BBC Afaan Oromo, "Shiihaab Suleeymaan: 'Fuuladuratti biyyi keenya biraandii konkolaataa mataashii akka qabaattufin hojjedha'", https://www.bbc.com/afaanoromoo/oduu-58206927

[3] DW Amharic, "«ታይታን»፤ የወጣት ሺሃብ ሱሌይማን የፈጠራ ስራ", https://www.dw.com/am/%E1%89%B3%E1%8B%AD%E1%89%B3%E1%8A%95-%E1%8B%A8%E1%8B%88%E1%8C%A3%E1%89%B5-%E1%88%BA%E1%88%83%E1%89%A5-%E1%88%B1%E1%88%8C%E1%8B%AD%E1%88%9B%E1%8A%95-%E1%8B%A8%E1%8D%88%E1%8C%A0%E1%88%AB-%E1%88%B5%E1%88%AB/a-58981866

[4] DW Amharic, "የኤለክትሪክ ሞተር ሳይክል በሀገር ውስጥ መገጣጠም የጀመረው ወጣት", https://www.dw.com/am/%E1%8B%A8%E1%8A%A4%E1%88%88%E1%8A%AD%E1%89%B5%E1%88%AA%E1%8A%AD-%E1%88%9E%E1%89%B0%E1%88%AD-%E1%88%B3%E1%8B%AD%E1%8A%AD%E1%88%8D-%E1%88%98%E1%8C%88%E1%8C%A3%E1%8C%A0%E1%88%9D-%E1%8B%A8%E1%8C%80%E1%88%98%E1%88%A8%E1%8B%8D-%E1%8B%88%E1%8C%A3%E1%89%B5/a-67274425

[5] Al Ain, "“በኢትዮጵያ የተመረተ” የሚል መኪና የመስራት ህልሙን ያሳካው ኢትዮጵያዊ", https://am.al-ain.com/article/shehab-suleiman-an-ethiopian-entrepreneur-who-developed-his-own-model-car

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