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Chelation-assisted alkenylation of ortho C–H bond of aryl carbamates with alkynes in the presence of a ruthenium catalyst, AgSbF6 and pivalic acid gives highly substituted alkene derivatives in good to excellent yields in a highly regio- and stereoselective manner.