NEW : Arab media call it the trial of the century . They , along with his foes , stood riveted to a big screen set up outside the venue to broadcast the trial . Hosni Ahmed is the first president to stand trial since the Arab uprisings began this year . Other officials , including his former prime minister , are also on trial . Mubarak faces charges of corruption and ordering the killing of protesters .
NEW : Arab media call it the trial of the century . Hosni Ahmed is the first president to stand trial since the Arab uprisings began this year . Other officials , including his former prime minister , are also on trial . Mubarak faces charges of corruption and ordering the killing of protesters .