Depicts the coat of arms of the Yemen Arab Republic (1974–1990) surrounded by country name in Arabic and English, denomination in Arabic and English with date in Gregorian calendar year below.

The national emblem of Yemen depicts the Hawk of Quraish with a scroll between its claws. On the scroll is written the name of the country (Yemen Arab Republic) in Arabic. The chest of the eagle contains a shield that depicts a coffee plant and the Marib Dam, with seven blue wavy stripes below. The flagstaffs on the right and left of the eagle hold the flag of Yemen.

The Hawk of Quraish is a symbol which is found on a number of emblems, coat of arms and flags of several states of the Arab world. The Arabs of the Arabian Peninsula, today especially those from the Persian Gulf coast, are traditionally falconry experts; falcons (and hawks) are seen as status symbols and one of the Arabs' favourite animals. Also the traditions and recorded history about the Quraysh and Muhammad claim a falcon had been used as clan symbol. Therefore, several variants of the Quraishi hawk were and are seen in the flags, coat of arms, seals and emblems of several Arab states until today. In that meaning, the Hawk of Quraish is a rival to the so-called Eagle of Saladin.

Depicts a standing male lion on grasses.

The lion, scientifically known as Panthera leo, is a sizable feline belonging to the Panthera genus and is indigenous to Africa and India. Possessing a robust, broad-chested physique, a short, rounded head, ears that are rounded, and a tuft of hair at the tail's end, it displays sexual dimorphism, with adult males being larger than females and sporting a prominent mane. Exhibiting a social nature, it congregates in prides, which typically comprise a few adult males, related females, and their offspring. Female lions commonly hunt together in groups, primarily targeting large ungulates. As an apex and keystone predator, the lion occasionally scavenges when opportunities arise and, although there have been instances of attacks on humans, it generally does not actively seek out and prey on them.