Owing to the encrypted message service, the Chinese government banned the use of WhatsApp alongside Skype and similar communications app.
North Korea
North Korea also follows the ban as the encryption policy of WhatsApp makes itdifficult for the authorities to monitor or intercept the messages and calls of users.
Syria
WhatsApp is banned in Syria as the government doesn't want to give any leverage to rebels to use the encryption of WhatsApp to plot protests.
Qatar
WhatsApp in Qatar cannot be used due to security reasons.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In Dubai, WhatsApp's video and voice calls are banned due to mainly its encryption policy.