“Journalist” means any person who earns a living by collecting, writing, investigating and distributing news, photos, images and other information.   “Printing press” means any equipment used in the production of Publications on paper, cloth or other material, excluding typewriters, photographs or photocopiers.   “Publisher” means a natural or legal person engaged in the production and dissemination of any publication to the general public.   “Publishing house” means any business engaged in publishing newspapers, magazines and other Publications.   “Distribution house” means any business engaged in the distribution and sale of books and other Publications to bookstores or salespeople.   “Bookshop” means any business engaged in the sale and distribution of books and other Publications at a specific location.   “Regular company” means any company other than a joint stock company.   “Department of Publications and Publishing” means the department at the Ministry of Information responsible for Publications and publishing.   Chapter Two Press Publications Article 2 A publishing license from the Minister of Information shall be obtained for the issue and dissemination to the general public of any press Publications in Qatar.   Article 3 The application for a publishing license shall include the following information:   a.                   The name, surname, nationality and domicile of the proprietor. b.                  The names of the editor-in-chief, sub-editors and publisher if any, and the respective nationality and domicile of each. c.                   The name of the press Publications, and the address of management and printing press. The name of the Publications may be distinctive and not similar or close to that of other Publications.