Ahmed Khairi Sa'id
Ahmed Khairi Sa'id () was an Egyptian literary figure, theoretician of Al-Madrasa al-Ḥadītha, and editor of its publication: al-Fajar. Muhammad Amin Hassuna described him as a Bohemian and Epicurean. He originated the concept of "al-Hadam wal-Bina'" ( "destruction and construction") and called for literary renewal. He also coined the slogan of Al-Madrasa al-Ḥadītha: "Long live authenticity, long live innovation. Long live renewal and reform." (). He is considered a father of the modern Arabic short story, along with Mahmud Taymur, , Yahya Haqqi, and others. Muhammad Amin Hassuna profiled him in his column on Modern Arabic literature in Al-Hadith. References 

Egyptian male writers
Egyptian literary critics
Literary modernism